Denmark’s prime minister apologizes to children abused during post-WWII era
14 August 2019 |
6:00 am
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has formally apologized to abused care home victims, saying it was one of the country's darkest chapters. For 14 years, victims sought an apology from Denmark for state negligence.
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