Dutch king says he ‘will not shy away’ from slavery history on rare royal visit to Suriname
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are on a rare royal visit to Suriname, marking 50 years of the country's independence from the Netherlands. During the three-day visit, the King stated he would not avoid discussing the painful history of slavery, which formally ended in Suriname in 1873 after a 10-year transition period following its abolition in 1863. The King expressed awareness of the impact of slavery on descendants and Indigenous communities and a desire for dialogue. The visit aims to deepen ties between the Netherlands and Suriname based on equality and mutual respect, acknowledging their shared past. The royal couple will meet with representatives of descendants of slaves, traditional people, and Indigenous groups.
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