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Re: Belgian Colonialism in the Congo
DIR By: guest78
Date: June 11, 2022, 2:21 pm
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Belgium's colonial history in Congo: Is 'regret' enough? | DW
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> Belgium's King Philippe has expressed his deepest regrets for
his country's brutal rule in its former colony, the Democratic
Republic of Congo. Millions of Congolese were killed, mutilated
or died of disease as
> the land was pillaged for its resources, particularly under
the rule of King Leopold the Second. That history has
overshadowed the ongoing visit of the current King, with many
Congolese expecting restitution of some kind.
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> You don't have to be pushed to apologize if you are
remorseful. Belgium doesn't see any wrongdoing on these innocent
Congolese
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> Strange how Europe (responsible for so much colonial horror)
cares so much about Ukraine's borders now.
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R:
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> Are you saying that because Europeans were colonialists that
they have to be consistent and continue supporting colonialists
such as Russia...cause that's so silly you have no idea...
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> A begin could be the Belgian nationality for Congolese people
currently living in Belgium.
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Re: Belgian Colonialism in the Congo
DIR By: 90sRetroFan
Date: June 11, 2022, 8:05 pm
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> A begin could be the Belgian nationality for Congolese people
currently living in Belgium.
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Not just those already in Belgium, but any who want to migrate
to Belgium now or in the future.
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