“Leopold II did his utmost to pacify his Congo Free State, by putting an end to the incessant tribal wars (with ensuing atrocities including cannibalism), and by defeating the Arab slave traders who were decimating the population of the eastern part of the country, with the assistance of local tribes such as the Batetela.” CongoLeopold IiCongo Free StateCentral AfricaArab Slave Traden Slavery Author:André de Maere d'Aertrycke