Colonial Violence and Disease
The brutal rule of Leopold in the Congo Free State led to the deaths of an estimated 10 million people, driven by violence, famine, and disease. Forced labor and oppressive taxes disrupted communities, pushing individuals into dangerous environments, such as tsetse fly habitats, while colonial practices in Uganda further exacerbated suffering through exploitative taxation and labor demands. The far-reaching impacts of these historical events reveal a tragic intersection of human movement and health crises.In this clip
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