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Conference to Address Belgium's Colonial Legacy in Baku

10/30/2025

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The Baku Initiative Group will host the conference "Belgian Colonialism: Recognition and Responsibility" in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 31 to address Belgium's colonial legacy, including atrocities in Africa.
Participants will discuss reparations and how Belgium's historical actions affect current social and political issues.
A day earlier, international attendees will engage with students at Baku State University.
Azerbaijani media note the irony of Belgium's stance on Armenia given its colonial history.

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The Baku Initiative Group will host the conference "Belgian Colonialism: Recognition and Responsibility" in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 31 to address Belgium's colonial legacy, including atrocities in Africa.
Participants will discuss reparations and how Belgium's historical actions affect current social and political issues.
A day earlier, international attendees will engage with students at Baku State University.
Azerbaijani media note the irony of Belgium's stance on Armenia given its colonial history.