Belgian King Conveys 'Deepest Regrets' For Brutal Colonial Past In Con – AuthenticAfrican

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A statue of King Leopold II stands defaced after protests earlier this month in Brussels. Belgian King Philippe sent his "regrets" over the violent colonial policies kick-started by his predecessor.

King Philippe's ancestor, Leopold II, ruled the region as his personal property and started a notorious system that left millions dead. Now, the reigning king is expressing remorse for the first time.

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