Congo Free State
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About Congo Free State
The Congo Free State was a historical region in Africa, now part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was established in the 1880s by King Leopold II of Belgium.
Congo Free State's Area of Expertise
Historical events, African colonialism, Belgian monarchy, human rights abuses, and the impact of colonialism on indigenous populations.
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The Congo Free State was the site of one of the largest humanitarian disasters in history, with an estimated 10 million Congolese dying due to exploitation and brutality.