Margo Smit

Family members of the victims killed in Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 plane disaster are seen through the window of a hearse carrying the victims' bodies.

The Dutch consider how an airline tragedy might change their society

July 23, 2014Conflict & Justice

All of the Netherlands, it seems, is in mourning. Although its citizens are known for being well informed about global events, Dutch journalist Margo Smit says many residents of Holland will now be following events in Ukraine much more closely.All of the Netherlands, it seems, is in mourning. Although its citizens are known for being well informed about global events, Dutch journalist Margo Smit says many residents of Holland will now be following events in Ukraine much more closely.