The humiliations that collaborators had to endure after WWII were of a 'shocking ingenuity'

After World War II, thousands of Dutch citizens were imprisoned on suspicion of collaborating with the Nazis, leading to horrific conditions in camps. Ewoud Kieft discovered extensive documentation revealing severe sexual violence and torture in these camps, particularly against women. The Central Archive for Special Jurisdiction (CABR) holds records of 425,000 individuals investigated for collaboration, but access is currently restricted. Kieft's research aims to shed light on this dark chapter of Dutch history, highlighting the brutal treatment of detainees, including shootings and sexual abuse. Despite previous investigations, many testimonies remained overlooked until now, prompting a reevaluation of historical narratives surrounding these events.