Reparations

The Land Question: Unpacking Expropriation Without Compensation in South Africa

July 27, 2018 UNAC Editor Africa, Reparations, Socio-Economic Struggles, South Africa

by Nombuso Mathibela, originally published on Pambazuka News “Pay no one for land acquired illegally.” The radical thesis of seizing property from white landholders without compensation was adopted in the ANC’s 54th National Conference in December 2017 and subsequently most vehemently motioned in the National Assembly by the opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The motion was passed with[…]

Will the Caribbean Go the Full Distance for Reparations from Europe.

December 22, 2017 UNAC Editor Caribbean, Reparations

“The EU states involved — especially Britain, France and Spain — have made it crystal clear they don‘t want to play ball on the issue.” by Earl Bousquet Fifteen Caribbean Community, Caricom, governments are being strongly advised to get ready for the long haul in their continuing quest for Reparations for Slavery and Native Genocide from Britain, France, Spain and[…]