11. Belgium and Atrocities in the Congo
King Leopold II’s regime in the Congo Free State was responsible for millions of deaths. Belgium has expressed “regrets” for the abuses but has avoided delivering a direct apology, drawing criticism from descendants and human rights organizations. In June 2022, King Philippe of Belgium reaffirmed his “deepest regrets” for the colonial-era abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo but stopped short of offering a formal apology. (aljazeera.com)
