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Mark Rutte and Linda Nooitmeer walk past wreathes during the national memorial ceremony about the Dutch history of slavery. 1 July 2024
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Dutch PM Rutte moved by mention during national slavery commemoration;
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Mark Rutte gives his farewell address as he prepares to step down as prime minister. 30 June 2024
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PM Rutte says goodbye: Regrets over Groningen earthquake & childcare benefits scandals
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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The Netherlands commemorates and celebrates the abolition of slavery
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Netherlands facing four reparations claims after apology for historic ties to slavery
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Netherlands looks to waive €835 name change fee for descendants of enslaved people
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Joy but also criticism after king's formal apology for Dutch history of slavery
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King Willem-Alexander delivers a speech apologizing for the Dutch history of enslaving people, and participation in the slave trade. 1 July 2023
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Full English text of King Willem-Alexander's speech apologizing for history of slavery
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King Willem-Alexander gives a speech during the National Remembrance Day of Slavery Past in the Oosterpark in Amsterdam.
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King Willem-Alexander formally apologizes for Dutch history of slavery
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Bigi Spikri, colorful parade on Keti Koti in Suriname, 2018.
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Hundreds join in parade for Keti Koti in Amsterdam; racist slogans sprayed on slave monument in Vlissingen
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte speaking about the Dutch responsibility regarding its legacy of slavery during the colonial era. 19 December 2022
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Suriname needs space from the Netherlands after apology for slavery past, organizations say
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Hundreds of people gathered on Surinameplein in Amsterdam for National Day of Awareness
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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The Netherlands officially commemorates the abolition of slavery today
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The unveiling of a monument in Utrecht dedicated to the victims of the slave trade between Europe, Africa and the Americas. 30 June 2023
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Utrecht monument to the abolition of slavery unveiled on Friday
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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The Netherlands prepares for Keti Koti, numerous festivities planned
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Dutch-Surinamese writer Anton de Kom, around 1924.
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Cabinet apologizes to family of WWII resistance hero, anti-colonial writer Anton de Kom
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Minister Dijkgraaf finds day off for Keti Koti "interesting idea"
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Keti Koti celebrations moved to Museumplein this year in anticipation of higher turnout
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King Willem-Alexander, December 2022
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King Willem-Alexander will give speech on slavery commemoration, apology to be expected
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Minister open to idea of national holiday for slavery commemoration
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King Willem-Alexander at a photo shoot ahead of his 2022 Christmas Address in December
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Advocacy groups praise King Willem-Alexander’s words about slavery
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King Willem-Alexander during the photo shoot before his 2022 Christmas speech. December 2022
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Full text in English of King Willem-Alexander's 2022 Christmas speech
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King Willem-Alexander during the photo shoot before his 2022 Christmas speech. December 2022
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Dutch King addresses slavery era, injustice, and financial woes in Christmas speech
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Tweede Kamer
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Members of Parliament mainly positive about Rutte's slavery speech
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A tronco, the multiple foot stocks used for restraining enslaved people from the 17th through 19th centuries
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Cabinet approves €200 million fund for history of slavery social programs, education