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"The Belgian Massacres. To the Workmen of Europe and the United States " is a minor political pamphlet written by Karl Marx in May 1869. In it, Marx responds to the violent repression of strikes which had occurred in Belgium the previous month.
First published: as a leaflet, The Belgian Massacres. To the Workmen of Europe and the United States, May 1869. Marx wrote this address to the workers of Europe and the United States following the bloody events in Belgium in April 1869.
From 1885 to 1908, many atrocities were committed in the Congo Free State (today the Democratic Republic of the Congo) under the absolute rule of King Leopold II of Belgium. These atrocities were particularly associated with the labour policies, enforced by colonial administrators, used to collect natural rubber for export.
Massacre of Belgian civilians by rampaging German soldiers (the "Rape of Belgium") during the First World War: Vinkt Massacre: May 25, 1940: Vinkt, East Flanders: 86-140 Massacre of Belgian civilians during the German invasion of Belgium. Courcelles Massacre: Aug 18, 1944: Courcelles, Province of Hainaut: 20
NameDateLocationDeathsAugust 19, 1914Aarschot, Flemish Brabant ,156August 1914Andenne, Province of Namur211Aug 21, 1914Tamines, Province of Namur384Aug 23, 1914Dinant, Province of Namur674Dendermonde nursery attack. Malmedy massacre. Matins of Bruges. Sack of Antwerp. Spanish Fury at Mechelen. Vinkt massacre. Wereth 11 Massacre. Categories: Massacres by country. Massacres in Europe by country. Murder in Belgium. Human rights abuses in Belgium. Hidden category: Commons category link is on Wikidata.
History | April/May 2023. The Youngest Victims of Belgium’s African Rule Are Still Seeking Justice, Decades Later. Colonialism’s brutal legacy, including the European nation’s policy of forcing...
12 de jun. de 2020 · 12 June 2020. By Georgina Rannard & Eve Webster,BBC News. Getty Images. Leopold II ruled Belgium from 1865-1909 - activists want this statue in Brussels removed due to his brutal regime in...