Historic Conference in Baku Addresses Dark Legacy of Belgian Rule in Africa
A conference in Baku brings together representatives from Belgium's former colonies, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi, to discuss the crimes of Belgian colonialism.
The event, attended by specialists in international law, historians, and experts on reparations from eight countries, focuses on the lasting neocolonial legacy of Belgian colonialism.
The discussions shed light on the atrocities committed during Belgium's colonial rule and emphasize the urgent need for reparations and international recognition.
The Baku Initiative Group (BIG) has taken the lead in raising these demands to the global level, calling for the establishment of mechanisms within international law to ensure accountability and justice for the victims of colonialism.
- Representatives from eight countries participate in the conference.
- The conference aims to establish mechanisms for accountability and justice.
Author's summary: Conference in Baku tackles Belgian colonialism legacy.