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Crimes against Humanity

Russia’s totally unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and subsequent atrocities committed against that country,  including the deliberate bombing of civilian targets causing the complete destruction of towns and villages and thousands of deaths among the Ukrainian population brings to mind earlier … Continue reading

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WWII – Liberation Day

Today, May 5th, is National Liberation Day in the Netherlands  to commemorate the capitulation of the Nazi forces in that country exactly 70 years ago on May 5, 1945. It is a national holiday, although not a statutory day off … Continue reading

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