'It is clear to me that an apology must be made,' Petteri Orpo said

'It is clear to me that an apology must be made,' Petteri Orpo said

 Markku Ulander

A Finnish truth and reconciliation commission on Thursday urged Finland to rectify historic injustices committed against the indigenous Sami people, as it finalised a report after four years' work.

The commission collected testimonials from nearly 400 Sami and dozens of experts to shed light on the discrimination and human rights violations perpetrated by the Finnish state, including an assimilation policy. 

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