Continuing the £18 trillion claim against UK for slavery reparation

Pars Today - African and Caribbean countries are pursuing a plan that could face the UK with a £18 trillion bill for its historical role in the slave trade.

After the end of World War II, many British colonies in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean became independent and went on to implement plans to complain about London's history of domination.

According to Pars Today, this approach has strengthened in recent years, especially after the death of Elizabeth II (the former Queen of England) and the formation of anti-imperialist movements such as "Black Lives Matter".

Meanwhile, the leaders of the 56 Commonwealth countries gathered in Samoa last week emphasized that the time has come to start "meaningful, honest and respectful" talks about compensation plans and reparations from the UK.

They had planned to issue a separate statement on the matter, but after intense consultations with London officials, they have so far been content to add this clause to the final statement of the summit.

Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, who traveled to Samoa, said that he understands the strong feelings of the participants about the history of slavery, but "we must accept the facts and move on from our common past."

The UK has so far resisted requests for reparation and the Prime Minister's office announced before this year's summit in Samoa that the issue of reparation is not on the agenda.

MG

Key phrases: Slavery, British colonialism, Commonwealth countries, Slavery reparation