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Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans

Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to apologize to Moluccan former soldiers and their families who were forced to relocate to the Netherlands in the 1950s. Speaking at a ceremony marking 75 years since their arrival in Amsterdam, she stated that an apology would be a meaningful gesture while the first generation is still alive.

Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans

Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment following their arrival in the Netherlands 75 years ago. During commemorations held at the Javakade and other city sites, she emphasized that the state still owes a debt of recognition to the first generation of Moluccan KNIL soldiers and their families. Various locations in Amsterdam were also lit in the colors of the Moluccan flag to mark the anniversary.

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The Jewish betrayers turned in more than 100 Jews: "I want the public to think: what would I do?"

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The theater production 'De Jodenverraadsters' tells the true story of two Jewish women who collaborated with Nazi occupiers during World War II to avoid death. Scheduled to perform at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis as part of 'Theater Na de Dam', the play challenges audiences to reflect on the moral dilemmas and choices faced under extreme circumstances.