Britain faces an £18 trillion debt in slavery reparations
African and Caribbean countries are pursuing a plan that could cost Britain £18 trillion due to its historic role in the slave trade.
After the end of the Second World War, many countries that were British colonies in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean gained independence and began to implement plans to open charges against the colonial history of the London government.
The trend has gained new strength especially in recent years after the death of Elizabeth II (the former Queen of England) and due to the creation of anti-imperialist movements such as "Black Lives Matter".
In line with this, the heads of state of the 56 Commonwealth of Nations, who have been meeting in Samoa since last week, insist that the time has come to start "meaningful, real and respectful" talks on plans and reparations from Britain.
The leaders wanted to publish a separate statement related to this matter, but after detailed consultation with London officials, for now, they are content to add the article to the final statement of the meeting.
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, who has also participated in the meeting in Samoa, has said that he understands the strong feelings of the participants about the history of slavery, but there is a need to accept the truth and overcome the past.
Until now, Britain has resisted demands for reparations for its slavery and colonial era, and the country's Prime Minister's office announced before this year's summit in Samoa that the issue of reparations was not on the agenda.
