US, Argentina, Israel Oppose Mahama’s Slave Reparations Motion at UN
123 nations back Ghana’s proposal as three countries vote against and 52 abstain
- US, Argentina, and Israel opposed Mahama’s slave reparations motion, while 52 countries abstained
- 123 nations voted in favour, marking strong international support for recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a grave crime against humanity
- The motion calls for reparatory justice and concrete actions to address the lasting social, economic, and cultural impacts of slavery
President John Dramani Mahama’s push for slavery reparations at the United Nations General Assembly drew overwhelming global support, but faced opposition from three countries—the United States, Argentina, and Israel.
During the vote held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, a total of 123 member states endorsed the motion, which calls for the recognition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime ever committed against humanity.
Despite the strong backing, the three nations voted against the resolution, while 52 countries chose to abstain following extensive deliberations.
The motion, spearheaded by Ghana, also urges the international community to pursue reparatory justice and take concrete steps to address the lasting impact of slavery.
Below is the full list of the 123 countries that voted in favour of the motion.
