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Historical Reckoning

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society2 years ago•3 min saved

"Disturbing Findings: 1,000 Cases of Sexual Abuse Uncovered in Swiss Catholic Church"

A year-long study commissioned by the Swiss Conference of Bishops has revealed over 1,000 cases of sexual abuse in the Swiss Catholic Church since the mid-20th century, with nearly three-fourths of the cases involving minors. The study, led by two University of Zurich historians, found that the abuse was predominantly perpetrated by male individuals. The report highlighted that the identified cases likely represent only a fraction of the actual abuse that occurred. The study also revealed that church officials often transferred accused and convicted clerics to avoid secular prosecution, prioritizing the interests of the Catholic Church over the well-being and protection of parishioners. The Swiss Conference of Bishops acknowledged their responsibility and announced a Vatican-ordered investigation into the claims of sexual abuse in Switzerland.

via Yahoo News|

#catholic-church #historical-reckoning #investigation

historyculture2 years ago•9 min saved

"Confronting History: The English City's Journey of Healing"

Bristol, UK, is confronting its dark past by acknowledging its role in the transatlantic slave trade. The city has reevaluated its history and now offers tours that delve into the slave trade and walks dedicated to its multicultural communities. Bristol was heavily involved in the slave trade in the 17th century, with ships trafficking an estimated 486,000 enslaved Africans. Edward Colston, a prominent figure in Bristol's history, oversaw the enslavement of thousands of Africans. His statue was torn down during an anti-racism protest in 2020, leading to a reevaluation of Bristol's past and a desire to confront its troubled history.

via BBC|

#anti-racism #bristol #edward-colston

human-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

Argentina brings back 'death flight' plane for historical accountability.

A plane used by Argentina's junta to throw political detainees to their deaths from the sky has been returned to Buenos Aires and will be added to the Museum of Memory, which is in what was the junta's most infamous secret detention center. The plane is the first ever proven in a court to have been used for the "death flights," one of the dictatorship's most cold-blooded atrocities. Human rights groups estimate 30,000 were slain, many of whom disappeared without a trace. The return of the plane will help Argentines understand the reality of the dictatorship.

via AOL|

#argentina #death-flights #historical-reckoning

human-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

Argentina brings back 'death flight' plane for historical accountability.

A plane used by Argentina's junta to throw political detainees to their deaths from the sky has been returned to Buenos Aires and will be added to the Museum of Memory, which is in what was the junta's most infamous secret detention center. The plane is the first ever proven in a court to have been used for the "death flights" and was used to kill Azucena Villaflor and 11 other detainees. The return of the plane was enabled by Italian photographer Giancarlo Ceraudo, who spent years seeking out "death flight" planes.

via Yahoo News|

#argentina #death-flights #historical-reckoning

international2 years ago•6 min saved

South Korea Confronts Vietnam War Massacre After 1968 Case

A South Korean court has ruled in favor of a Vietnamese woman who sued the South Korean government over a massacre committed by South Korean soldiers in her village 55 years ago during the Vietnam War. The ruling has sparked a historical reckoning in South Korea, where many previously thought of themselves as victims. The court's decision could affect how Seoul responds to potential future requests from Washington for assistance, especially in a possible conflict with China over Taiwan. The South Korean government will appeal the court's ruling.

via NPR|

#court-ruling #historical-reckoning #international