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Belgium's Brutal Congo Colonization
Published 3 weeks, 2 days ago
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Belgium’s brutal colonization of the Congo under King Leopold II disguised as a humanitarian mission unleashed unimaginable suffering—millions perished under forced rubber extraction and state-sponsored violence. Though international pressure led to Belgian government control in 1908, the scars of exploitation endured, leaving a legacy that still shapes debates on colonialism and justice today.
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