Baku hosts conference on colonialism in Saint-Martin

Baku is hosting an international conference focusing on the situation in Saint-Martin, an island under the colonial rule of France and the Netherlands. The event, organized by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), is titled "French and Dutch colonialism in Saint-Martin – one island, one people, one destiny".

The conference brings together representatives from Saint-Martin, including members of its parliament, human rights defenders, leaders of anti-colonial organizations, and various non-governmental organizations.

Participants are engaging in discussions about the ongoing struggles for liberation from colonialism and the island’s pursuit of justice and self-determination.

Saint-Martin, historically divided into French and Dutch-controlled territories, continues to grapple with the lingering effects of colonialism, which have significantly impacted its economic and political landscape.