King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has apologized for his country’s role in slavery and asked forgiveness on the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Dutch colonies
"I ask forgiveness for the clear failure to act in the face of this crime against humanity," said King Willem-Alexander on the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Dutch colonies.
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AMSTERDAM Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for his country s role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery.