POLITICSMay 28 · 10:24 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

France votes unanimously to abolish Code Noir, a colonial-era slavery law

France's parliament has unanimously voted to abolish the Code Noir, a colonial-era law that enforced slavery. The decision marks a symbolic step in addressing historical injustices linked to colonialism.

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