VOICED : El rey de los Belgas expresa inédito "pesar" al Congo por pasado colonial

In a historic move, King Philippe of Belgium expressed deep regret for the suffering caused during the colonial period in Congo. This statement coincides with a call from Prime Minister Sophie Wilms for Belgium to investigate its colonial past. The global anti-racism movement, sparked by George Floyd's death, has reignited discussions on colonial violence and the controversial legacy of King Leopold II. A petition with over 80,000 signatures demands the removal of Leopold's images, accusing him of causing millions of Congolese deaths.

What did King Philippe of Belgium express regarding the colonial period in the Congo?

• Pride in Belgium's colonial achievements

• Regret for the suffering caused

• Indifference to the past

• Denial of any wrongdoing

What did Prime Minister Sophie Wilms suggest Belgium should do about its colonial past?

• Ignore it completely

• Celebrate it

• Conduct an open investigation

• Rewrite history books

What is the purpose of the truth and memory work mentioned by Sophie Wilms?

• To ignore past events

• To celebrate colonial achievements

• To recognize the suffering of others

• To rewrite history

What event reignited the debate about colonial violence in the Congo?

• The election of a new Belgian king

• The global anti-racism movement after George Floyd's death

• A new historical documentary

• The discovery of new historical documents

What does the petition with over 80,000 signatures demand regarding King Leopold II?

• The publication of his biography

• A national holiday in his honor

• The removal of his images

• The construction of more statues