Historic Conference in Baku Addresses Dark Legacy of Belgian Colonialism
A historic conference in Baku is being held to confront the dark legacy of Belgian colonial rule in Africa, bringing together representatives from Belgium's former colonies.
The event, attended by specialists in international law, historians, and experts on reparations, focuses on the crimes of Belgian colonialism and its lasting neocolonial legacy.
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 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.
Experts from eight countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi, are participating in the conference.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Burundi
Author's summary: Conference in Baku tackles Belgian colonialism legacy.