France moves to repeal Code Noir, the slavery law it never abolished

France moves to repeal Code Noir, the slavery law it never abolished

PARIS (AP) — For nearly two centuries after France abolished slavery, the colonial-era law that classified humans as property remained quietly in place. On Thursday, lawmakers will finally move to eliminate it. The bill, expected to be adopted by the National Assembly, will repeal Code Noir, or Bla...

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