Rwandan ambassador said: “ colonialism did not only occupy territories but also shaped institutions whose impact continues today.
“Colonialism was not limited solely to the occupation of territories; it also shaped institutions that influenced political power, social identities, economic relations, and mechanisms of discrimination in society. These structures continue to exert their influence in a number of former colonies even decades after the formal end of colonialism,” said Charles Kayonga, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to Azerbaijan, during his speech at the international conference titled “Belgium’s Colonial Injustice and the 101-Year Path to Reparations,” held in Baku on August 21. Rwanda Podium - https://t.co/CUkmd0qrBh
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