Belgian king’s statue removed, millions in Congo died under his reign

The statue of a Belgian colonial-era leader, King Leopold II was removed on Tuesday in Antwerp after it was defaced by anti-racism protesters. Millions died in the Democratic Republic of Congo during Leopold’s reign in the 1800s. Black Lives Matter protesters expressed anger over the presence of the statue, climbing it while defacing it. Leopold … Continue reading Belgian king’s statue removed, millions in Congo died under his reign