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Dutch PM apologizes to Malukan diaspora for historical mistreatment

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has issued an apology to the Malukan diaspora for the mistreatment and inadequate reception of first-generation Malukans in Europe. The apology was delivered during the unveiling of Ulu Kora, a monument dedicated to the Malukan community in Rotterdam. While acknowledging that apologies cannot erase historical injustices, Jetten expressed hope that the words would serve as recognition and historical justice for the community. The specific actions the government will take following this apology remain unclear. AI

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Dutch PM apologizes to Malukan diaspora for historical mistreatment

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Resty Woro Yuniar ·

    ‘Too late’: why some Malukans say a Dutch apology isn’t enough

    A recent apology by the Dutch prime minister to the Netherlands’ Malukan community for systemic mistreatment by the state has met with mixed responses; some welcomed the remorse while others demanded concrete action over symbolic words. On June 21, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten…