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Mayor of Utrecht Sharon Dijksma

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Statement TypeApology
Date of Statement23/02/2022
Issuing BodyWestern Government/City/Municipal Authority
Apology & Regret Statements“Acknowledging this grim and painful chapter in our history will enable us to draw lessons for the future. In addition, we show descendants of victims that we will not forget our past, but rather start a conversation about the history of slavery and its consequences.”
Verification Sourcehttps://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2022/02/utrecht-apologises-for-slavery-role-will-pay-for-name-changes/
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