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Dutch-colonialism

Rewriting history: How Si Pitung 'should' be presented to youngsters
City 4 weeks ago

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Rewriting history: How Si Pitung 'should' be presented to youngsters

The legendary Betawi figure of Si Pitung should have his stories rewritten, historians say, so that ...
Seeking closure
Editorial 1 month ago

Seeking closure

One lesson from The Hague is that a state should be encouraged to admit past crimes involving its le...
All you need to know about the movement for Papuan self-determination
National 2 months ago

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All you need to know about the movement for Papuan self-determination

The recent protests in Papua, West Papua and other regions have brought the issue of a Papuan r...
How Amsterdam ignores Sukarno as anticolonial leader
Opinion 2 months ago

How Amsterdam ignores Sukarno as anticolonial leader

By not honoring Sukarno with a street name, the white Dutch leftists show the true colonial face of ...
10 great reasons to visit the Banda Islands
Destinations 2 months ago

10 great reasons to visit the Banda Islands

March to April and September to December are the best months to take to the seas and visit these div...
'Kopi Susu': A journey of two identities
Art & Culture 3 months ago

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'Kopi Susu': A journey of two identities

Issues of one’s identity are almost always hard to navigate -- even more so when someone is of...
Research project on Indonesian War 1945-1949: Ignorance and lost opportunity
Opinion 8 months ago

Research project on Indonesian War 1945-1949: Ignorance and lost opportunity

Before performing this project, the Dutch government should first and foremost evaluate the socio-ec...
‘Decolonization’ and white supremacy in disguise
Opinion 9 months ago

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‘Decolonization’ and white supremacy in disguise

The magnificent room was fitted with wallpaper that blended perfectly with the lavish materials buil...
Apologize, recognize independence date
Opinion 1 year ago

Apologize, recognize independence date

The Dutch government sticks with Dec. 27, 1949 — the day the Netherlands transferred sovereign...
War crime study: Cover-up or opening up the past?
Opinion 1 year ago

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War crime study: Cover-up or opening up the past?

After all, the Indonesian war of independence was also part of Dutch history.
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