WWII Suspects Now Online: Accessing War Archives Yourself Not Publicly Available | Domestic News

Headline: Unlocking the Past: Dutch Collaborators in WWII Identified, CABR Access Delayed

Subhead: List of deceased WWII collaborators with German occupiers published, while full CABR digitization postponed

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DEN HAAG – The project ‘Oorlog voor de rechter’ (War for the Judge)published a list on Thursday containing the names of individuals who were suspected of collaborating with the German occupiers during World War II. All the suspects mentioned in the list can be found in the Central Archive of Special Criminal Proceedings (CABR). Initially planned to be fully accessible and partially digitized for public use starting January, the deadline for this extensive war archive‘s transparency has now been pushed back. However, starting January 2, anyone can check online whether a suspect is listed in the CABR.

The publication of this list comes as a significant step in uncovering the nation’s past during the tumultuous World War II period. It offers a grim reminder of those who aided the enemy and allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the Dutch experience during the occupation.

The CABR, a crucial repository of documents related to the prosecution of Nazi war crimes and collaboration cases, was established in 1945. Its contents span over 20,000 cases involving Dutch citizens, both those who were accused of collaborating with the Germans and those who were persecuted for resistance activities.

While the full digital accessibility of the CABR has been delayed, the online tool now available enables users to search for names of suspected collaborators who have passed away. This allows for a degree of transparency while still respecting the privacy of living individuals.

The article includes relevant links to the online name-check tool and further background information on the CABR and the ‘Oorlog voor de rechter’ project.

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