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UK PM rejects slavery reparations despite Caribbean demands, open to formal apology

Source: Times of India
Category: Business
Region: UK
Published: October 31, 2026 at 11:14

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The transatlantic slave trade lasted from the 15th to the 19th century, during which millions of Africans were captured, transported and sold into slavery by European traders. According to the Transatlantic Slave Trade Database, Britain transported an estimated 3.2 million Africans across the Atlantic. At least 12.5 million Africans were abducted and forced into the trade.

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