TED-Ed: Why did the British Empire burn, sink, and hide these documents? | Audra A. Diptée

The video discusses the claims of human rights abuses in Kenya during British colonial rule and the subsequent search for evidence. It highlights Operation Legacy, a British policy to destroy or hide incriminating documents. The discovery of hidden files revealed the extent of colonial abuses, leading to a formal apology and settlement by the British government. The new evidence challenges the narrative of British colonialism as benevolent, reshaping historical understanding.

What were the main human rights abuses endured by Kenyans during British colonial rule in the 1950s?

What was Operation Legacy and what were its objectives?

Discuss the impact of the British colonial policies on the Kenyan population during the 1950s.

How did the British government respond to the testimonies of Kenyans regarding their experiences during colonial rule?

What evidence was uncovered that challenged the perception of British colonialism as a benevolent institution?