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Breaking news: Dutch state is liable for Rawagede bloodbath, says The Hague court
Rawagede Massacre Verdict Today
JAKARTA (VIVAnews) – Sept. 14, 2011will be a milestone in the Dutch’s decolonization over Indonesia. As reported by Radio Netherland Siaran Indonesia, the The Hague court will pass the verdict over the Dutch troop’s massacre in Rawagede, West Java, today.
Does the Dutch have the courage to admit its mistake, apologize and give compensations? The answer will come through the verdict of The Hague Court, which is scheduled to be passed in the morning local time. For information, there has not been a single Dutch institution passing a verdict over a lawsuit regarding Dutch colonialism in Indonesia.
The Rawagede lawsuit was filed by eight widows of Rawagede tragedy’s victims, the survivor Saih bin Sakam who passed away on May 7, 2011 as well as the committee for Dutch honor debts (KUKB).
Other requests of the plaintiff is the Dutch government to admit the crime they committed in Rawagede and give compensation to the victims. The plaintiff was accompanied by a Dutch lawyer, Liesbeth Zegveld.
The Dutch government acknowledged a war crime did take place then. The last survivor died last May.
Dutch propaganda film of military action fighting Indonesian guerillas in 1947
- Batavia Jakarta 1929 old colonial days Indonesia
- Colonial Dutch-Indies (1938-39 in colour)
- End of 350 years Dutch colonial rule over Indonesia
"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."
