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Finally UK : WW1 commemorate Black and Asian troops
[The government has apologised
for failures to properly commemorate black and Asian troops who died in World War One fighting for the British Empire. Some troops were commemorated collectively or their names were recorded in registers, while their white counterparts had headstones. A report by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission found the reason for this was "pervasive racism". In the Commons, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace expressed "deep regret". He told MPs there was "no doubt" prejudice had played a part in what happened after WW1. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is tasked with commemorating those who died in the two world wars, has also apologised over its findings. Labour MP David Lammy, who was critical to bringing the matter to light, called it a "watershed moment".] A Ch4HD Documentary Helped. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56840131 https://news.sky.com/story/pervasive...lties-12283350 |
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