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Preserving our museums
Editorial 2 years ago

Preserving our museums

That an important building like the National Museum could catch fire due to an electrical malfunction does not inspire confidence at all. 
King apologises for Netherlands' historic role in slavery
Europe 2 years ago

King apologises for Netherlands' historic role in slavery

The king was speaking at a ceremony marking the 160th anniversary of the legal abolition of slavery in the Netherlands, including its former colonies in the Caribbean.
Decolonizing our conception of conflict in Papua
Academia 2 years ago

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Decolonizing our conception of conflict in Papua

Indonesian officials, mainly from the TNI and police, see the armed separatists as a threat to the territorial integrity of the Unitary State of Indonesia.
Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy

At first glance it seems to be just a modern take on Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring". But look more closely and things get a little strange.
PPI Belanda and the coloniality within
Academia 3 years ago

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PPI Belanda and the coloniality within

Coloniality survives colonialism and is now all around in our modern/colonial institutions (the state, universities, museums), in our minds, in our ways of being, and in our perception of the world around us.
The Dutch are not guilty of war crimes in Indonesia?
Academia 3 years ago

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The Dutch are not guilty of war crimes in Indonesia?

With their assumption that the Indonesian land once rightfully belonged to the Netherlands, they reveal that at present, colonial thinking is still the leading narrative for Dutch politicians. 
Dutch king says more will follow after Rutte’s slavery apology
Society 3 years ago

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Dutch king says more will follow after Rutte’s slavery apology

Following up on Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s speech seeking forgiveness for slavery, Dutch King Willem-Alexander said in his Christmas address that the government and the monarchy will remain invested in the matter beyond apologies.
Dutch PM’s apology will only open old wounds, unnecessarily
Academia 3 years ago

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Dutch PM’s apology will only open old wounds, unnecessarily

The Dutch should not shift their burden to others, especially on nations who endured their horrific colonization in the past.
Dutch king says slavery apology start of 'long journey'
Europe 3 years ago

Dutch king says slavery apology start of 'long journey'

Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday officially apologised for the Dutch state's involvement in slavery in its former colonies, calling it a "crime against humanity".
The dark history of slavery in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial period
Academia 3 years ago

The dark history of slavery in Indonesia during the Dutch colonial period

Protesters are not only denouncing racism but also condemning slavery in the colonial era by bringing down colonialist statues and slave traders.
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