Two hundred Moluccans demonstrate at Museumplein | Inland

Because of the strict corona rules, the protesters kept a long distance. Songs were sung and flags were waved.

The action was not notified to the municipality, says a spokesman on behalf of the protesters. The organization was afraid that the city council would be a hindrance. Agreements have been made on site with the agents present.

The organization was eager to get together on Museumplein. An important place in the capital, says a spokesman who calls the meeting a “statement” from the Moluccans to the Indonesian government.

On April 25, 1950, the southern part of the Moluccas broke away from Indonesia and declared independence. However, this was not recognized by Indonesia. Moluccans in the Netherlands have been drawing attention to this political issue for decades.

The manifestation went smoothly.

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