Saturday, April 06, 2019

Acknowledging an ugly history, Belgium apologizes for taking mixed-race children from African colonies

Belgium’s prime minister has formally apologized Thursday — on behalf of the nation — for the kidnapping and forced adoption of thousands of children from former Belgian colonies in Central Africa.

According to The New York Times, Prime Minister Charles Michel took responsibility for the atrocities committed decades ago in remarks to Parliament.

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