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From the 16th to the 19th century, the Transatlantic slave trade inflicted severe suffering on millions of Africans, orchestrated primarily by European powers for labor exploitation in the Americas. This brutal practice involved the forceful capture and horrendous transport of Africans across the Atlantic. Notable abolitionist movements and revolts, like the Haitian Revolution, and global condemnation eventually led to its abolition in the early 19th century. UNESCO commemorates this history on August 23rd annually, reminding us to continue addressing the legacies of slavery.