colonialism
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News
Greenland women take Denmark to court over historical involuntary birth control
COPENHAGEN : A group of women from Greenland are seeking compensation from its former colonial ruler Denmark in court over…
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Travel
Experience the Kadayawan festival to see the soul of the Philippines
The festival, which takes place between mid-August and mid-September, is a celebration of the Philippines’ pre-colonial identity and culture. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Germany
German president apologises for colonial massacre in Tanzania
‘I am ashamed about what German colonial soldiers did,’ said Frank-Walter Steinmeier. ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s head of state asked for “forgiveness”…
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United Kingdom
Greece renews calls for artefact returns after British Museum thefts
Questions are being raised about the British Museum’s security protocols, its handling of thefts, and how long senior management was…
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Europe
French police officer detained for violence during riots to remain in custody
A French prosecutor on Thursday recommended that a police officer accused of seriously injuring a man with a blast ball…
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Europe
Russia and Africa agree to promote ‘multipolar world order’, says Putin
President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia and the African leaders attending a summit in Saint Petersburg had agreed to…
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Germany
Why Hamburg’s plan to ‘decolonise’ Bismarck statue failed
Hamburg held a competition to re-imagine its monument to Otto Von Bismarck. Its failure reveals the struggle facing decolonial movements…
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Europe
Netherlands to return colonial-era treasures to Indonesia and Sri Lanka
The Netherlands said Thursday it will hand back hundreds of colonial-era artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka, including a haul…
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Europe
Dutch King formally apologises for Netherlands’ historic role in slavery
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for his country’s role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech greeted…
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Germany
Germany returns the remains of 95 Indigenous people to New Zealand
The initiative is part of Germany’s plan to return Indigenous artefacts looted or improperly acquired during colonial times to their…
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