Initially denying the charge, Wesley later recanted and apologised officially.

On the 100th anniversary (16 August 2004), the German government officially apologized for the atrocities.

The paper officially apologized the next day and the incident spawned a panel discussion on diversity.

Marta apologized officially on the same day, expressing regret over an "unfortunate" comment.

"To my family and friends - I'm officially apologizing," he writes.

The Commission recommended the government to officially apologize, hold a retrial, and conduct relevant measures for the defendants.

Therefore, the commission advised that the government officially apologize to the victims and have a retrial in accordance with its findings.

Nevertheless, the U.S. has refused to officially apologize for the attacks.

He also demanded the Philippine government to officially apologize over the killing instead of only expressing regret.

However, he later regretted his words and promised to officially apologise to Ivanov.