Dutch slave trade involved millions more people and lasted longer than previously thought

Dutch slave trade involved millions more people and lasted longer than previously thought. New research suggests the Dutch slave trade encompassed 1.5 million people in Asia and Africa, extending beyond the commonly cited 600,000 in the transatlantic trade. This includes enslaved individuals in regions like India, Sri Lanka, and the East Indies, with some forms of slavery persisting into the 20th century. The study, based on extensive archival research, highlights previously overlooked aspects of Dutch involvement in slavery, including the significant role of children and the trade in indigenous populations.