Dutch PM apologises for Moluccan soldiers’ mistreatment after Indonesian independence (opens original article in a new tab)

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten formally apologised for the mistreatment of Moluccan soldiers who migrated to the Netherlands in 1951 after Indonesia's independence, acknowledging their forced discharge, inadequate reception, and long-term community impact.

• Dutch PM Rob Jetten apologised for mistreatment of Moluccan soldiers who arrived in Netherlands in 1951 after Indonesian independence
• Moluccan soldiers were discharged without choice, faced housing issues and exclusion, leading to long-term community impact
• Community descendants faced activism and unresolved grievances until recent parliamentary investigation and monument dedication
• Some critics argue the apology came too late for those who experienced the injustice