Public apology from the government is well received by former Dutchbat III fighters: ‘Can enjoy the national anthem again’ | Inland

‘The Netherlands turned its back on you’

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SCAARSBERGEN – Almost 27 years later, the word came out. On behalf of the Dutch government, Prime Minister Rutte apologized to the members of Dutchbat III on Saturday. An audience sorry for the way they were turned away and how they were treated. The symbolic step seems to have gone down well with the veterans.