Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

[Disir]

What did King Philippe say?
This is the first time a Belgian monarch has formally expressed remorse for what happened during the country's colonial rule. The remarks, however, fell short of an outright apology.

In a letter sent to President Tshisekedi and published in Belgian media, King Philippe praises the "privileged partnership" between the two nations now.

But he says there have been "painful episodes" in their history, including during the reign of King Leopold II - who he does not directly name - and in the 20th Century.

Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

www.bbc.com

Either do it or don't.

 

[skye]

but.........................did they take a knee??????

 

[Persistence Of Memory]

What did King Philippe say?
This is the first time a Belgian monarch has formally expressed remorse for what happened during the country's colonial rule. The remarks, however, fell short of an outright apology.

In a letter sent to President Tshisekedi and published in Belgian media, King Philippe praises the "privileged partnership" between the two nations now.

But he says there have been "painful episodes" in their history, including during the reign of King Leopold II - who he does not directly name - and in the 20th Century.

Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

www.bbc.com

Either do it or don't.

He's apologizing for King Leopold numero doce?????????. I don't know what to say..BAWWWHAHA Except that.

King Leopold should apologize for his actions.

Has everyone flipped their wigs in this world???

Without Columbus, no one would be alive as we know it today. Everything would be different. Same thing with slavery. IM2 would not exist bitching about being black.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

What did King Philippe say?
This is the first time a Belgian monarch has formally expressed remorse for what happened during the country's colonial rule. The remarks, however, fell short of an outright apology.

In a letter sent to President Tshisekedi and published in Belgian media, King Philippe praises the "privileged partnership" between the two nations now.

But he says there have been "painful episodes" in their history, including during the reign of King Leopold II - who he does not directly name - and in the 20th Century.

Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

www.bbc.com

Either do it or don't.

Thats very poor. The facts arent in dispute, why prevaricate like that ?

 

[TheParser]

Yes, according to what I have read, the Belgians were very stern with the people whom they ruled in the Congo.

I am glad that His Majesty has apologized, even though apologies are of cold comfort to the victims.

I also think that it is outrageous how badly the Congo has been ruled since independence. Almost all of the former African colonies have experienced horrific violence, corruption, and disorganization since "independence." Who can forget the genocide in Rwanda or the corruption in Zimbabwe, etc.?

 

[Meathead]

What did King Philippe say?
This is the first time a Belgian monarch has formally expressed remorse for what happened during the country's colonial rule. The remarks, however, fell short of an outright apology.

In a letter sent to President Tshisekedi and published in Belgian media, King Philippe praises the "privileged partnership" between the two nations now.

But he says there have been "painful episodes" in their history, including during the reign of King Leopold II - who he does not directly name - and in the 20th Century.

Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

www.bbc.com

Either do it or don't.

Colonization in sub=Sahara was truly the best of times and the worst of times. At least they had organized administration.

 

[Disir]

What did King Philippe say?
This is the first time a Belgian monarch has formally expressed remorse for what happened during the country's colonial rule. The remarks, however, fell short of an outright apology.

In a letter sent to President Tshisekedi and published in Belgian media, King Philippe praises the "privileged partnership" between the two nations now.

But he says there have been "painful episodes" in their history, including during the reign of King Leopold II - who he does not directly name - and in the 20th Century.

Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

www.bbc.com

Either do it or don't.

Thats very poor. The facts arent in dispute, why prevaricate like that ?

Grow up.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

What did King Philippe say?
This is the first time a Belgian monarch has formally expressed remorse for what happened during the country's colonial rule. The remarks, however, fell short of an outright apology.

In a letter sent to President Tshisekedi and published in Belgian media, King Philippe praises the "privileged partnership" between the two nations now.

But he says there have been "painful episodes" in their history, including during the reign of King Leopold II - who he does not directly name - and in the 20th Century.

Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

www.bbc.com

Either do it or don't.

Thats very poor. The facts arent in dispute, why prevaricate like that ?

Grow up.

ok..

 

[Polishprince]

What did King Philippe say?
This is the first time a Belgian monarch has formally expressed remorse for what happened during the country's colonial rule. The remarks, however, fell short of an outright apology.

In a letter sent to President Tshisekedi and published in Belgian media, King Philippe praises the "privileged partnership" between the two nations now.

But he says there have been "painful episodes" in their history, including during the reign of King Leopold II - who he does not directly name - and in the 20th Century.

Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses

King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule.

www.bbc.com

Either do it or don't.

Good.

Now will the United Kingdom apologize to America for the tyrannical abuses of Tyrant George III during their colonial rule here?

 

[beautress]

Sounds like a good ruler isn't proud of bad things done by his predecessors and wants to establish trust in his lifetime with people of the same foreign country so that both will prosper. At least he put the ball in their court.

 

[harmonica]

....Africans and Native Americans did the same thing, on a smaller scale..will they apologize???

 

[Unkotare]

but.........................did they take a knee??????

The problem is, the Belgians took an awful lot of hands and feet.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

but.........................did they take a knee??????

The problem is, the Belgians took an awful lot of hands and feet.

Technically the Congo belonged to King Leopold and not to Belgium. The real Heart of Darkness.