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Caribbean nations to push for slavery reparation talks at summit attended by King Charles
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Caribbean nations are set to push slavery reparations onto the agenda at the 28th Commonwealth heads of government meeting, scheduled for November in Antigua and Barbuda, where the King is expected to be present. The move represents the latest diplomatic effort by the region to pressure Britain into offering compensation for the transatlantic slave trade. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley convened a conference of campaigners and policy-makers this week to coordinate strategy ahead of the summit. On Thursday evening, delegates at the gathering confirmed that Caribbean leaders would seek to ensure reparations featured prominently in discussions at the Commonwealth event. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Andy Burnham may also be in attendance at the Antigua and Barbuda summit. Dr Carla Barnett, secretary-general of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), confirmed the plans, stating that member nations were "preparing to advance reparations on the agenda of the upcoming 28th Commonwealth hea
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