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Leon Rom, was born in Mons, Belgian becoming a Belgian officer. He grew in rank and joined the conquest of the Congo, becoming responsible for in-acting Kind Leopold's wishes. This included killing and torturing the Congolese people.

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“It was you who was responsible for the brutal attacks, kidnapping, forced labor, and the slaughter of 10,000,000 Congolese people.” (1)

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“You knew that this the Congo was a place, where there aren’t any ten commandments.’” (3)

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“You and your Force Publique Army whipped people, cut people's hands off who refused to work, and kidnapped women.” (4)

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Congolese people with there hands cut off

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This is a blatant example of the different forms of punishment and torture used by him and the army he rallied with. It shows examples and helps you to better understand the deaths of the Congolese people.

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This means that Leon Rom thought that it was okay for him to commit such acts, using excuses like there weren’t any 10 commandments to stop him, thinking he could get away with all of these cruel crimes.

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This outright says that they were the ones killing the 10 million people. If they had just disagreed or refused to do it, all those lives would’ve been saved but they did do it, killing  all of those innocent Congolese people.

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People in the Congo being forced into work (Art)