The Crime of the Congo

Name: The Crime of the Congo
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

By Arthur Conan Doyle

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The author compiles eyewitness testimony, official reports, missionary accounts, and photographs to expose systematic atrocities and forced labour under the Belgian administration in the Congo. He argues that exploitation combined wholesale expropriation with widespread massacre under a philanthropic pretext, documents torture and coercive practices, examines the responsibility of colonial powers, criticizes the existing regime, and urges international inquiry and reform. The work organizes evidence, proposes administrative remedies to end forced labour and corporate abuses, and appeals to readers to press for political and moral intervention.

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle was a British author and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. His first Holmes story, "A Study in Scarlet," introduced readers to the brilliant detective and his companion Dr. John Watson, setting the stage for a series of tales that would captivate audiences worldwide. Beyond the detective genre, Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and plays, showcasing his versatility as a writer. His works often reflect his interests in spiritualism and adventure, as seen in titles like "The Lost World" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's contributions to literature have left a lasting legacy, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.