Dutch leader apologizes for Netherlands' role in slave trade

Dutch prime minister apologizes for centuries of slave trade

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte offered an official apology Monday on behalf of the Dutch government for more than two centuries of Dutch slavery — remarks that come months ahead of the 160th anniversary of its abolition.

Dutch Prime Minister Apologizes for Netherlands’ Role in Slavery

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte formally apologized for the “role of the Netherlands in the history of slavery” on Monday, December 19, in The Hague, Netherlands. Video live-streamed by Mark Rutte on Monday shows the prime minister addressing people gathered at the National Archives in The Hague, saying “on behalf of the Dutch government, I apologize for the past actions of the Dutch state.” Rutte outlined a brief history of the nation’s part in…

Dutch leader apologizes for Netherlands' role in slave trade

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized Monday on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ role in slavery and the slave trade.

Dutch PM apologises: The Netherlands’ role in slavery

What role did Netherlands play in the slave trade? Why are some unhappy with Mark Rutte's apology? Does the government plan to do anything more? We explain.

Dutch PM apologises for Netherlands’ role in slavery

Dutch PM apologises for Netherlands’ role in slavery

‘Human dignity was violated’: Dutch wrestle with colonial past in saying ‘sorry’ for slave trade

In making the historic apology, critics say there was insufficient consultation and the way it had been “pushed through” by the Dutch cabinet had a “colonial feel” to it.