Dutch king welcomes government's apology for slavery

Dutch King Says Slavery Apology Start of 'Long Journey'

The Hague, Netherlands - Dutch King Willem-Alexander welcomed the government's apology for the Netherlands' role in 250 years of slavery in his

Dutch king says slavery apology start of ‘long journey’

THE HAGUE, Dec 26 — Dutch King Willem-Alexander welcomed the government’s apology for the Netherlands’ role in 250 years of slavery in his Christmas address on Sunday, saying it was the “start of a 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”. “Nobody today bears responsibility for the inhumane acts that were inf…

Dutch king welcomes government's apology for slavery

In his Christmas speech, Dutch King Willem-Alexander welcomed the government's apology for the Netherlands' role in 250 years of slavery.

Dutch king says slavery apology start of ‘long journey’

Dutch King Willem-Alexander welcomed the government's apology for the Netherlands' role in 250 years of slavery in his Christmas address on Sunday, saying it was the "start of a long journey."

Dutch king says slavery apology start of 'long journey'

Dutch King Willem-Alexander welcomed the government's apology for the Netherlands' role in 250 years of slavery in his Christmas address on Sunday, saying it was the "start of a 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."

Dutch king welcomes government's slavery apology, says 'start of a long journey'

The apology, issued by the Dutch government for the Netherlands' contribution to 250 years of slavery, was welcomed by Dutch King Willem-Alexander in his Christmas address on Sunday, calling it the "start of a long journey". An official apology was given by Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the involvement of the Dutch in slavery practised in its former colonies, as he called it a "crime against humanity".