Belgium expresses apology for colonial abuse
Belgium’s King Philippe has admitted that what his country had done to the Democratic Republic of Congo during the colonial period was wrong.
In a letter to the president of the African country, the King of Belgium has expressed his deep regret for the wrongs his country committed during the dark period of colonial rule.
The crucial letter has been sent to respect the 60th Independence Day of Democratic Republic of Congo.
The African country – now a huge military power – had been under the control of Belgium till the country secured independence in the year 1960.
Needless to say, the colonial rule over the African country was brutal. Millions of locals lost their lives during that dark period.
Colonial atrocity was a forgotten topic. It was – probably purposefully – avoided from most high profile discussion tables in the past.
It was the custodial death of a Black American that brought the subject back to spotlight. It even torched a global movement for the betterment of black and for the elimination of racial discrimination, named Black Lives Matters.
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