| Statement Type | Apology |
| Date of Statement | 10/12/2021 |
| Issuing Body | Western Government/City/Municipal Authority |
| Apology & Regret Statements | The statement was made intentionally on December 10th to mark International Human Rights Day (https://nltimes.nl/2021/12/10/rotterdam-apologizes-slavery-past). The apology is on behalf of the Office of mayor and Alderman. He is quoted in saying, “They were partly responsible for colonial oppression, from the Caribbean and Africa to Indonesia.” Further stating, ‘Traces of this past are visible in contemporary culture, architecture and society and tangible for Rotterdammers with roots in the former colonies. The atrocities and gross violations of human rights that took place there have left deep wounds.” |
| Verification Source | https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2021/12/rotterdam-mayor-apologies-for-citys-role-in-slavery-and-colonialism/ |
| Submitted by | AFFORD |
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