During Belgium’s colonial rule, mixed-heritage children were branded a 'problem' by the authorities, taken from their families, and forced into an uncertain future. This episode explores their experiences, the lasting impact of these policies, and the ongoing fight for recognition and reparations.

Sources For Further Reading

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/2/3/the-children-colonial-belgium-stole-from-africa

King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/shattered-the-youngest-victims-of-belgian-rule-still-seeking-justice-decades-later-180981813/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/01/mixed-race-kidnappings-belgian-congo-belgium


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