Mitchell emphasized that slavery should be recognized as a crime against humanity and demanded reparations to prevent similar atrocities in the future. While Caricom and the African Union (AU) have long called for reparations, support for these demands is increasing. Caricom’s plan includes technology transfers and investments to address pressing issues like health crises and illiteracy, while the AU is also formulating its approach.
Von der Leyen responded by condemning slavery as a crime against humanity but did not address the reparations issue directly. The Caribbean leaders, including Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne, clarified that they are not seeking financial handouts, but rather a formal apology for the wrongs committed by colonial powers.
Although specific reparations figures have not been agreed upon, the Caribbean leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration to address the legacy of colonialism, with discussions continuing in closed-door meetings involving UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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