Dutch leader apologises over Netherlands' role in slave trade | Braintree and Witham Times
Some activists had urged Mark Rutte to wait until the July 1 anniversary of the Netherlands’ abolition of slavery.
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Some activists had urged Mark Rutte to wait until the July 1 anniversary of the Netherlands’ abolition of slavery.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ historical role in slavery and the slave trade, despite calls for him to delay the long-awaited statement.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized for the Netherlands’ historical role in slavery, despite calls to delay the statement.
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Some activists had urged Mark Rutte to wait until the July 1 anniversary of the Netherlands’ abolition of slavery.