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27
April
2024

Portuguese government rejects initiating a reparations process for former colonies

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📅 27 April 2024 📍 Portugal

The government responded that it would not begin a process to compensate former colonies for the colonial past, contrasting with the president’s recent remarks. The statement made a refusal of material reparations explicit and showed that official recognition of responsibility did not translate into government policy. Calls from African and diaspora communities continued to press for apology, restitution and material repair.

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Portuguese Council of Ministers

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Government of Portugal