King of Belgium: First regret for the former colonial rule of Congo July 10, 10:19
King Philippe of Belgium sent a letter to the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa, expressing his regret for the first time as a king about former colonial rule. As the protests against racism originating in the United States spread, there was a growing voice in Belgium that we should face the negative history of Africa.
In the latter half of the 19th century, King Leopold II began control of Congo at that time as a private land, and then became a colony until independence in 1960.
Just 60 years after his independence, King Philip of Belgium sent a letter to President Chisequedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo on the 30th.
Philip King in this brutal act is performed in the era of domination by the "former king, then the colonial era also gave the pain and shame.
For my past wounds in the form of discrimination give the pain now I want to express my deepest regret."
Local media say it is the first time the King has officially regretted his colonial rule.
While protests against racism originating from the United States spread to Europe, in Belgium, voices calling for the removal of statues of Leopold II in various places, such as voices that should face negative history in Africa Was rising.