The Genocide King Leopold Hid From History King Leopold II of Belgium ruled the Congo as his private colony. His brutal rubber regime killed up to 10 million Congolese — yet his crimes remain under-taught and his statues still stand. #HiddenHistory, #BlackHistory, #CongoGenocide, #LeopoldII, #DidYouKnow, #HistoryShorts, #UntoldStories King Leopold Congo genocide, Belgian Congo atrocities, 10 million Congolese deaths, Leopold statues controversy | Black History Unfiltered

King Leopold's Ghost - Trailer The unendingly tragic story of the subjugation of the Congo by Belgium under King Leopold II, this disturbing doc highlights the extreme violence of European colonial systems, and how it echos across generations long after the end of imperial rule. Available now to buy or rent from video on demand platforms. get it now on: iTunes: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/gb/movie/king-leopolds-ghost/id1265205314?mt=6 Amazon: http://a.co/0VZAIJv Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondeman

Belgium's city of Ghent has removed a bust of King Leopold II, who colonized Congo, as part of a year-long process by the city to begin "decolonization." https://abcn.ws/31uxL3M | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

"There is no decolonisation without restitution." A controversial museum that explores Belgium's colonial past has re-opened after being closed for a year. Curators say the renovated museum takes a critical view of past colonial rule - but former colonies such as the Democratic Republic of Congo want their artifacts back. ➔ Watch the video (1:30 mins) ▶ | Al Jazeera English