Britain's leaders are facing uncomfortable questions about reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. While British Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially stated that compensation for slavery wasn't on the agenda, the issue is gaining prominence, with Caribbean leaders pushing for discussions on reparations.
The Commonwealth group of 56 nations may address calls for 'reparatory justice' over the slave trade in their final statement. Some British officials reportedly opposed a separate declaration on reparations, but Caribbean and African leaders are leading the charge to address this issue.
