Caribbean states demand reparations for ‘legacy of slavery’

RT.com - Fourteen Caribbean states are to set to sue former European slave-trading countries after approving a document that blames them for historical maltreatment and leaving a “debilitating colonial mess.” The UK has hinted it will not pay any compensation.

“We believe we have the law and the facts on our side in relation to addressing the legacy of native genocide and African slavery and we will make our case,” said St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who is hosting a summit for 14 Caribbean countries which are part of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).  Read more.