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15 Times Major Powers Just Broke Other Countries

12. Belgian Colonial Rule in the Congo (1885-1960)

12. Belgian Colonial Rule in the Congo (1885-1960)
A haunting reminder of King Leopold II’s brutal legacy in the Congo Free State.

King Leopold II’s exploitation of the Congo Free State led to the deaths of millions of Congolese people. Many of them lost limbs as punishment during horrendous exploitation in the country’s mines. The country was left shattered by violence and resource extraction. The effects linger in the nation’s instability (britannica.com).

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