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Congo-Kinshasa: Belgian King Expresses Regret for Colonial Abuses in Congo on Country's Independence Day
VOA, 1 July 2020
Belgium's King Philippe expressed regret Tuesday for 75 years of his country's exploitative rule in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: On the Occasion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day
State Department, 30 June 2020
On behalf of the United States, I send my congratulations to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as you celebrate the 60th anniversary of your independence. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Marks Independence Day Under Political Tensions
East African, 30 June 2020
The Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday marks 60 years since its independence from Belgium in 1960. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Belgian King 'Regrets' Abuses in Congo On 60th Anniversary of Independence
RFI, 30 June 2020
Belgium's King Philippe has expressed his "deepest regrets" to the Democratic Republic of Congo for the abuses committed under colonial rule. It marks a first in Belgium's history,… Read more »
Belgian King Expresses Regret for Colonial Abuses in DR Congo
Belgium's King Philippe has expressed his "deepest regrets" to the Democratic Republic of Congo for the abuses committed under colonial rule. It marks a first in Belgium's history, but the king stopped short of an apology.
