US and Israel vote against UN resolution recognising slavery as a crime against humanity

US and Israel vote against UN resolution recognising slavery as a crime against humanity Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:47 Resolution tabled by Ghana rejected by US while European states and Japan abstain UN Security Council members vote on a draft resolution on the situation in the Middle East at the United Nations headquarters on 11 March, in New York City (File/AFP) Off The US and Israel were among a handful of countries to vote against a UN resolution condemning slavery as a crime against humanity and calling for reparations. The resolution, brought by Ghana on behalf of African nations, was also greeted with abstentions by the UK, EU member states and Japan. The draft resolution was adopted by a vote of 123 in favour, with 52 abstentions and three - Argentina, Israel and the US - voting against.