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Antony Thrower

Dutch king Willem-Alexander apologises for Netherlands' historic involvement in slavery

The King of the Netherlands has apologised for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness for the “crimes against humanity”.

The vile trade was abolished in Suriname and the Dutch colonies in the Caribbean on July 1, 1863.

Last year Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte made an apology for the country's role in the slave trade.

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