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Belgium faces colonial past after 'human zoo' scandal

In 1894, 144 Congolese were displayed in a 'human zoo' in Antwerp.

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Seven died from diseases during the world's fair.

This colonial past continues to haunt Belgium and its debates on reparations.

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