Tag #Colonialism

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Greenland Elections: Independence Debate Fueled by US Offer and Colonial Past

Greenland's parliamentary elections are attracting international attention due to US President Trump's offer of billions of dollars and the ongoing debate over Greenland's independence from Denmark, fueled by historical trauma and economic disparities.

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Greenland Weighs Trump's Interest Amidst Desire for Self-Determination

In Greenland, residents express mixed reactions to President Trump's interest in the island, fearing exploitation and division while others see potential economic benefits; this highlights Greenland's complex relationship with Denmark and its path toward self-determination.

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Belgian Court Rules Colonial-Era Family Separations Crimes Against Humanity

A Belgian court ruled that the systematic separation of mixed-race children from their families during the colonial era constituted crimes against humanity, awarding reparations to five Congolese women who successfully sued the Belgian government for the trauma they experienced.

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New Biography Details Life and Legacy of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Albert Schweitzer

Matthieu Arnold's new biography of Albert Schweitzer details the life of the Alsatian who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his humanitarian work in Gabon, beginning with the establishment of the Lambaréné hospital in 1913, alongside his significant contributions to religious studies.

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Netherlands to Return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Netherlands agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes looted in 1897 to Nigeria, marking the largest single return of these artifacts and setting a precedent for other nations considering repatriation of colonial-era loot.

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Senegal to Excavate Thiaroye Massacre Site

On February 19th, the Senegalese government announced archaeological digs to determine the precise number of African tirailleurs killed by French colonial forces in the 1944 Thiaroye massacre, following accusations that France concealed the death toll, with estimates ranging from 35 to 400.

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Greenland Election: Independence Takes Center Stage Amidst Trump's Pursuit

Greenland's upcoming election on Tuesday centers on independence from Denmark, a debate amplified by US President Trump's repeated attempts to purchase Greenland, prompting five of six parties to advocate for independence, though differing on the timeline.

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Greenland Elections: Trump's Pursuit and Denmark's Concerns

Greenland's general elections are attracting unprecedented global attention due to Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland and Denmark's concern over potential loss of influence, with various political parties offering diverse approaches to independence and foreign relations, potentially reshaping Green...

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Welser Family's Unprofitable Venezuelan Colony

In 1528, to settle a debt, Emperor Charles V granted the Welser family a 30-year governorship over "Klein-Venedig" (part of present-day Venezuela), giving them 4% of profits and allowing them to import enslaved Africans; however, the venture proved unprofitable, marked by accusations of cruelty and ...

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Selk'nam Genocide in Tierra del Fuego: 1881-1896

Between 1881 and 1896, the Selk'nam, a 4,000-strong indigenous group in Tierra del Fuego, suffered near-total extermination driven by the expansion of British-funded sheep estancias, involving murder, enslavement, and child abduction, facilitated by Chilean and Argentinian authorities and missionari...

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EU Pesticide Exports to Brazil: Colonial Patterns and Researcher Harassment

Brazilian researcher Larissa Bombardi faced threats after exposing European companies' export of EU-banned pesticides to Brazil, highlighting a colonial-like system harming Brazilian citizens and the environment.

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Chains Stolen from Curaçao's Tula Monument

Unknown individuals stole the chains from the Tula monument in Willemstad, Curaçao, a symbol of the 1795 slave rebellion, prompting shock and plans for restoration by the Fundashon Parke Lucha di Libertat.

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