Community members from the Moluccas have received an apology from the Netherlands. This acknowledgment comes after they experienced poor treatment following relocation. The Moluccan community had been involved in the colonial independence war, fighting alongside Dutch forces.

Their efforts were driven by a desire for self-governance, specifically a Moluccan Republic. Further information about this development can be found through El País, which reported on the Netherlands' apology to the Moluccan community for their past mistreatment.