TED-Ed: History's deadliest king | Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja

The video details the atrocities committed under King Leopold II's rule in the Congo Free State. Chief Lontulu's testimony highlighted the deaths caused by Leopold's regime. The European scramble for Africa led to Leopold's acquisition of the Congo, where he exploited resources, especially rubber, causing immense suffering. International figures like George Washington Williams and Roger Casement exposed these abuses, leading to Leopold relinquishing control. Despite Congo's eventual independence, the legacy of exploitation and calls for reparations remain unresolved.

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