reparations

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Prime Minister Sir Keir said there had been no discussions about money at the meeting, and that the UK is "very clear" in its position that it would not pay reparations.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Asked about its stance on slavery reparations, the Green Party highlighted a statement from one of its subgroups - the Global Majority Greens - welcoming the UN resolution.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Iran has demanded reparations for destruction wrought in the five-week onslaught.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Yes - the most famous reparations case involves Germany.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Certainly there would be people in the world who believe these three have reparations to make.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr