The Dutch government, represented by Prime Minister Jetten, has formally apologized to the first generation of Moluccans brought to the Netherlands 75 years ago. The apology acknowledges the inadequate reception, poor housing – including placement in former concentration camps – and dishonorable discharge from military service experienced by these individuals and their families. Jetten stated the community suffered “historic injustice” that went unacknowledged for too long, causing lasting pain across generations. The Moluccans, who fought alongside the Dutch during the Indonesian War of Independence, were denied return to their homeland and subsequently mistreated upon arrival in the Netherlands. The apology was delivered during the inauguration of the National Moluccan Monument in Rotterdam, commemorating the nearly 13,000 Moluccans and their families who relocated to the Netherlands in 1951. The government hopes the apology will begin a process of healing and recognition for the community’s suffering.