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178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It

First seen Oct 20, 2026, 10:47 AM · latest Oct 20, 2026, 10:55 AM · free · no behavioral personalization
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178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It

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What happened

178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It

Why the coverage differs

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What happened: 178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It

Where coverage diverges: Lean Left: 2 (NYT — World, NYT — World).

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What happened: 178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It

Where coverage diverges: Lean Left: 2 (NYT — World, NYT — World).

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  1. Oct 20, 2026, 10:36 AM
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The New York Times reports that France has eliminated the remnants of the Code Noir, a set of laws that once regulated slavery.

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New York Times
178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It
scrapscode noir
Highlights France's repeal of historic discriminatory code as a progressive step.

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