Congo Under Leopold II: The Forgotten Genocide
This page brings together key resources to understand the first Congolese genocide ā€” the atrocities committed under the rule of King Leopold II in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through books and documentaries, we explore the colonial exploitation that led to millions of deaths and lasting trauma. Sharing these resources helps preserve memory, promote truth, and acknowledge this dark chapter as part of Congoā€™s ongoing struggle for justice and dignity. Please contact us if you have content to recommend.
Recommended ReadingsĀ
To understand Congoā€™s first genocide under King Leopold II, we have selected key works that document one of the darkest chapters in modern history. These booksĀ reveal the human cost of colonial exploitation and the resistance that emerged from it. Through these pages, readers can grasp the scale of the atrocities and the historical roots of Congoā€™s ongoing struggle for justice and dignity.Ā Please contact us if you have books to recommend.
Visual Testimonies
This gallery gathers historical photographs documenting the first Congolese genocide, committed under King Leopold IIā€™s rule (1885ā€“1908). These images bear witness to the brutality of forced labor, the exploitation of rubber, and the suffering inflicted upon millions of Congolese men, women, and children. They are preserved here not to shock, but to rememberĀ - to honor the victims, to confront the truth, and to ensure such atrocities are never forgotten.
