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Berlingske: Denmark did not commit genocide in Greenland, and the matter should now be closed
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Berlingske: Denmark did not commit genocide in Greenland, and the matter should now be closed

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Two reports have assessed the Greenland spiral case, in which Greenlandic girls and women received intrauterine devices without their knowledge or consent between 1960 and 1991.
  • The commentary argues that there is no evidence supporting accusations that Denmark committed genocide in Greenland.
  • It says reconciliation and reflection remain necessary, but should take place in a less confrontational tone.

The Greenland spiral case has now been examined both historically and legally, and Berlingske argues that the findings do not support accusations of Danish genocide in Greenland.

The case concerns a state practice in which Greenlandic girls and women had intrauterine devices inserted without their knowledge or consent from 1960 to 1991. The practice continued for a period after Greenland took responsibility for healthcare in 1992.

A historical inquiry had already been completed the previous year. The two new reports add a legal assessment, bringing another layer of scrutiny to a case that has stirred debate over Denmark’s treatment of Greenland.

Berlingske’s commentary says there is “not a shadow of evidence” for the genocide accusations. It does not dismiss the need for reconciliation and reflection, however. Instead, it argues that those discussions should continue in a less heated tone.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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