Lupa Kata Sandi? Klik di Sini

atau Masuk melalui

Belum Memiliki Akun Daftar di Sini


atau Daftar melalui

Sudah Memiliki Akun Masuk di Sini

Konfirmasi Email

Kami telah mengirimkan link aktivasi melalui email ke rudihamdani@gmail.com.

Klik link aktivasi dan dapatkan akses membaca 2 artikel gratis non Laput di koran dan Majalah Tempo

Jika Anda tidak menerima email,
Kirimkan Lagi Sekarang

Netherlands to Pay Compensation for Indonesians Executed in 1945-50

20 October 2020 06:50 WIB

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Netherlands will pay €5,000 or Rp86,525,000 to Indonesians whose fathers were executed by Dutch soldiers in the Independence War between 1945 and 1950, Foreign Affairs Minister Stef Blok said on Monday, October 19, in The Hague.

In a letter to the Dutch Parliament, Blok said that “children who can prove that their fathers were summarily executed” between 1945 and 1950 “will be considered for compensation.” The attachment to the letter further explained that the compensation of  €5,000 would only be given to those whose fathers’ executions “were comparable in nature and gravity to the executions in Rawagede and South Sulawesi.”

In the past decade, widows and children of men killed by Dutch soldiers, including in the West-Javan village of Rawagede in 1947 and in South Sulawesi between 1948 and 1949, have launched suits against the Netherlands in Dutch courts. In a landmark civil suit launched by a survivor and widows of Rawagede victims in December 2011, a court in The Hague ordered the Dutch government to apologize and pay the claimants a compensation of  €20,000 or Rp346,100,000.

Following that case, several other suits were launched by victims, wives, or descendants of victims, who suffered at the hands of Dutch soldiers during Indonesia’s independence war, with accusations ranging from rape and torture to executions. The cases which were won by the claimants resulted in a range of compensations, from several hundred euros to thousands of euros.

One key verdict came in October last year when a court in The Hague ruled that statute of limitations would not apply to cases of Indonesian victims of the 1945-50 war.

In his letter, Minister Blok said: “By presenting this settlement, an easily accessible instrument is offered to surviving dependents, and we hope that this will provide all those concerned more peace and clarity in processing this tumultuous period.”

Liesbeth Zegveld, the lawyer who has represented the survivors and their dependents, said she was happy that the state is willing to compensate victims’ children. “It’s a bit late, but it is decent,” Zegveld said as quoted by the NRC daily. She further said that she was unsure how many people would qualify for the compensation.

Read also: The Netherlands to Return Colonial Looted Art to Fomer Dutch Colonies

LINAWATI SIDARTO



Indonesia-made Batteries Can Cut EV Prices by 30% Minister, Minister Says

5 jam lalu

Indonesia-made Batteries Can Cut EV Prices by 30% Minister, Minister Says

Indonesia will be able to reduce the domestic prices of electric vehicles, or EVs, by up to 30 percent by manufacturing its own EV battery.


Defining Precisely What is 'Downstream' Activity for Indonesia?

21 jam lalu

Defining Precisely What is 'Downstream' Activity for Indonesia?

Indonesia must prioritize expanded downstream policies in natural resource sectors with a bigger impact on small businesses, the environment, etc.


Today's Top 3 News: List of Countries That Do Not Recognize Israel

21 jam lalu

Today's Top 3 News: List of Countries That Do Not Recognize Israel

Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.


Hong Kong Promotes Muslim-friendly Tourism to Attract Indonesian Visitors

1 hari lalu

Hong Kong Promotes Muslim-friendly Tourism to Attract Indonesian Visitors

Hong Kong is one of the go-to travel destinations for tourists from Indonesia.


Indonesia Still Attractive To Investors Amid Leadership Transition: Report

1 hari lalu

Indonesia Still Attractive To Investors Amid Leadership Transition: Report

Indonesia remains attractive to foreign investors amid the government's leadership transition, Antara news agency cited a recent report.


Indonesia Commits to Strengthening Concrete Cooperation with Melanesian Spearhead Group

1 hari lalu

Indonesia Commits to Strengthening Concrete Cooperation with Melanesian Spearhead Group

Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to strengthen concrete cooperation with the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).


Indonesia, Cambodia Eye Potential Infrastructure Cooperation

2 hari lalu

Indonesia, Cambodia Eye Potential Infrastructure Cooperation

This year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Cambodia.


Indonesia Punishes 240 Civil Servants Who Violated Neutrality in Elections

3 hari lalu

Indonesia Punishes 240 Civil Servants Who Violated Neutrality in Elections

The Indonesian government has sanctioned a total of 240 civil servants found violating their commitments to neutrality during 2024 general election.


Indonesia Holds Meeting with World Water Council to Discuss 10th WWF Readiness

3 hari lalu

Indonesia Holds Meeting with World Water Council to Discuss 10th WWF Readiness

Indonesia held a meeting with World Water Council president to discuss the Indonesian government's readiness to host the 10th WWF


Indonesia Announces 14 New National Strategic Projects

4 hari lalu

Indonesia Announces 14 New National Strategic Projects

The Indonesian Government has determined 14 new national strategic projects in a bid to actualize equitable development in the country.