[New post] Dutch government to apologise for role in colonial-era slavery

FurtherAfrica posted: " The Dutch government will apologise later this year for its role in slavery during the nation's colonial past, a member of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's Cabinet said last week. Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind confirmed a report by br" FurtherAfrica Dutch government to apologise for role in colonial-era slavery FurtherAfrica Nov 6 The Dutch government will apologise later this year for its role in slavery during the nation's colonial past, a member of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's Cabinet said last week. Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind confirmed a report by broadcaster RTL that the government planned to make a formal apology in December. The government also plans to spend 200 million euros on a fund promoting awareness about the colonial power's role in slavery and 27 million euros to open a slavery museum, RTL reported. Also read: COP27 – What you need to know The decision follows the recommendation last year by an advisory panel that the government acknowledge that the 17th-19th century transatlantic slave trade amounted to crimes against humanity, and that the Dutch government apologise. It is a "big moment and a beautiful moment," Weerwind was quoted by news agency ANP as telling journalists in The Hague on Friday. By apologising, the government will "open the page to a shared future. You do that together and you do that by making this statement." Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from FurtherAfrica. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://furtherafrica.com/2022/11/06/dutch-government-to-apologise-for-role-in-colonial-era-slavery/ Powered by WordPress.com