Commonwealth Leaders Defy UK on Slavery Reparations

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Commonwealth Leaders to Discuss Slavery Reparations Despite UK's Opposition
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK and agree plans for reparatory justice
Reparations could come in many forms, including financial reparations, debt relief, official apology, educational programs, museums, economic support, and public health assistance
Caribbean countries determined to keep pressing the issue despite UK's reluctance
Commonwealth summit to focus on existing challenges, such as climate change, which affect many Commonwealth countries
All three candidates for the next secretary general of the Commonwealth support reparatory justice

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