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news The Guardian World 2026-05-21

Macron Faces Pressure Over Reparatory Justice for France's Slave Trade Role

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing increasing calls to initiate discussions on reparatory justice for France's historical involvement in the slave trade. This pressure mounts as he prepares to commemorate the recognition of the slave trade as a crime against humanity.

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