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23 April 2005 |
Leaders of Japan and China, both sides soften recent demands |
At a meeting in Indonesia of the leaders of Japan and China, both sides softened recent demands, as Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi did not insist on a Chinese apology for anti-Japanese attacks in China, nor did Chinese leader Hu Jintao demand that Mr. Koizumi stop visiting the controversial Yasakuni shrine for World War II veterans.
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30 April 2005 |
China - Taiwanese attempt to soften strained relations |
In an historic meeting in Beijing with Chinese President Hu Jintao, Taiwanese Nationalist Party leader Lien Chan attempts to soften strained relations that date to China’s civil war, saying, “Our two parties were enemies in the past. Everyone knows this history. But history is in the past. We can’t change it. But the future is in our hands and offers many opportunities.”
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7 May 2005 |
Germany- “cult of guilt” imposed after the Nazi defeat. |
Near the site of official commemorations of the end of World War II, German police break up a demonstration by hundreds of members of a far-right party protesting what they see as a “cult of guilt” imposed after the Nazi defeat.
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8 May 2005 |
Setif massacre of 1945 |
French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier and Ambassador to Algeria Hubert Colin de Verdiere express regret for the “inexcusable tragedy” of the Sétif massacres of 1945, in which colonial forces killed thousands of people after anti-French riots.
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June 2005 |
USA-refusal to pass anti-lynching legislation |
The U.S. Senate apologizes for its historic refusal to pass anti-lynching legislation.
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1 June 2005 |
The Wachovia Corporation apologizes for its historical ties to slavery in the U.S |
The Wachovia Corporation apologizes for its historical ties to slavery in the U.S.
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23 June 2005 |
Alberta Canada- inaction during the era of forced residential schools for First Nations children |
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley apologizes for the province’s inaction during the era of forced residential schools for First Nations children.
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12 July 2005 |
European-American Leaders execution of 7,000 people in Srebrenica, |
At a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the execution of 7,000 people in Srebrenica, American and European leaders apologize for failing to protect the “safe area” and vow that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
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22 July 2005 |
France for repressing rebellion in Madagascar |
During a visit to Madagascar, French President Jacques Chirac expresses regret for the excesses of the repression of a nationalist rebellion in 1947
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31 July 2005 |
Virginia offers $5,500 a year to residents denied education in 1959 |
Virginia offers $5,500 a year to any state resident who was denied education in 1959 when the state shut its public schools rather than desegregate them.
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11 August 2005 |
Indian PM apologizes for anti-Sikh violence. |
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh apologizes for anti-Sikh violence in 1984 that followed the assassination of Indira Gandhi and led to nearly 3,000 deaths. He says, “I have no hesitation in apologising to the Sikh community. I apologise not only to the Sikh community, but to the whole Indian nation because what took place in 1984 is the negation of the concept of nationhood enshrined in our Constitution.” Sikh groups rejected the apology.
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14 August 2005 |
Japan apologizes for Japan’s wartime invasions |
On the 60th anniversary of the country’s surrender, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologizes for Japan’s wartime invasions.
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23 August 2005 |
Pat Robertson apologizes for suggesting that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez be assassinated |
Pat Robertson apologizes for suggesting that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez be assassinated.
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14 September 2005 |
USA responsibility for the poor federal response to Hurricane Katrina |
U.S. President George W. Bush accepts responsibility for the poor federal response to Hurricane Katrina.
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21 September 2005 |
Catholic Church- decades of sex abuse |
In response to a grand jury report on pedophile Catholic priests, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia expresses “deep regrets and sincere apologies” to the victims of decades of sex abuse.
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29 September 2005 |
Algeria referendum amnesty for combatants in its civil war. |
Algeria passes a referendum offering partial amnesty for combatants in its civil war. Militants reject the amnesty offer on October 1.
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29 September 2005 |
Dutch rail apology |
The Dutch national railroad company apologizes for having transported 107,000 Dutch Jews to Nazi camps in World War II.
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7 December 2005 |
Japan-Pearl Harbor |
On the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese foreign minister Taro Aso expresses “deep remorse” for Japan’s actions in World War II.
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30 December 2005 |
Austria compensation to thousands of Holocaust survivors |
Austria begins to pay compensation to thousands of Holocaust survivors.
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4 January 2006 |
France- national day for remembrance for slavery |
French President Jacques Chirac announces that France will introduce a national day for remembrance for slavery. He claimed, “France was exemplary in being the first country in the world – and today still the only one – to recognize slavery as a crime against humanity.”
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14 January 2006 |
Israel- Pat Robertson’s - Gaza strip |
Israeli Ambassador Daniel Ayalon says that Israel accepts Pat Robertson’s apology for suggesting that Ariel Sharon was struck down by God for returning the Gaza strip.
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1 February 2006 |
A Muslim group -Danish newspaper caricatures of the prophet Muhammad accepts apology |
A Muslim group that had criticized a Danish newspaper for printing caricatures of the prophet Muhammad accepts the paper’s apology.
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28 February 2006 |
USA- the lynching of an Indian boy named Louis Sam in 1884 by an American mob that crossed into Canada |
The Washington state legislature acknowledges the injustice of the lynching of an Indian boy named Louis Sam in 1884 by an American mob that crossed into Canada.
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18 March 2006 |
Anglican leaders in Kenya-HIV |
Anglican leaders in Kenya apologize for having criticized people with HIV and AIDS as sinners
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3 April 2006 |
Thailand reconciliation commission |
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he will create a reconciliation commission to resolve national political divisions.
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