The wave of demonstrations against racism and police brutality triggered by George Floyd's killing has gone global. At the weekend, it reached Belgium. Much of the country's racism dates back to its colonial history under King Leopold the Second, whose statues are scattered across Belgium.
Thousands gathered in the centre of the capital Brussels on Sunday, while smaller demonstrations were held in other cities. They were calling attention to Belgium's systemic racism and to the deaths of black Belgians during interactions with police.

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