King Leopold's Rubber Terror: The Congo Free State Atrocities

from The Berlin Conference: How Africa Was Partitioned — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the brutal regime of King Leopold II of Belgium in the Congo Free State. They explore the forced labor system for rubber extraction, the violent methods of the Force Publique, and the role of figures like Léon Rom. The discussion covers the chicotte whip, hostage-taking, and the international outcry led by E.D. Morel and Roger Casement. The episode also touches on the economic drivers behind the atrocities and the legacy of Leopold's rule in the Congo. #CongoFreeState #KingLeopoldII #RubberTerror #ForcePublique #LéonRom #Chicotte #EDMorel #RogerCasement #BerlinConference #ScrambleForAfrica #BelgianColonialism #Atrocities #HumanRights #ColonialHistory #19thCentury #Africa #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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