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Europe 2 years ago

Dutch House of Orange got $600 million from colonies

The "State and Slavery" study, which examines the role of the Dutch government and related institutions in colonial slavery, and the after-effects, was presented to Dutch parliament on Thursday.

Sports 2 years ago

PREMIUM
Thai FA apologises for SEA Games final brawls

Indonesia won the under-23 match 5-2 on Tuesday after extra time, by which time Thailand had been reduced to eight players and the Indonesians to 10 in the wake of four red cards and two all-in brawls.

Europe 2 years ago

Irish newspaper apologises over fake AI article

The respected daily ran the hoax article on Thursday titled "Irish women's obsession with fake tan is problematic". It became the second most-read item on the newspaper's website.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Kishida says his 'heart aches' over Korea's colonial-era suffering

"My heart aches as many people went through a very difficult and sad experience in the harsh environment at that time," Kishida said, speaking after a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Middle East and Africa 3 years ago

US envoy apologizes for suggesting Afghan women could learn from Beyonce

US envoy Karen Decker tweeted that several of her posts earlier in the week went "awry" despite her "best intentions" when she suggested Afghan women could learn from examples such as pop culture icons Beyonce and Lizzo.

Politics 3 years ago

President Jokowi to start apology tour for past atrocities

Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud M.D. said on Monday that President Jokowi was serious about finding resolutions for past human rights abuses and the trip would be an opening salvo in the effort.

Editorial 3 years ago

The skeletons in our closet

We owe it to ourselves to learn and openly discuss the truth about the gross human rights violations that the state has sought to conceal to protect a handful of powerful individuals and institutions.

Academia 3 years ago

PREMIUM
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.

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".