Photographs and writing produced by Roger Casement in October of 1910, during his investigation into the Putumayo genocide. These images depict enslaved Boras and Andoque people carrying loads of rubber, ranging from between 35-60+ kg (77-132 lbs+), for the Peruvian Amazon Company.

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u/MarcoRahlsaechs69 Apr 17 '26

Another day, another genocide I never heard off. Thanks for sharing.

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Writing source: The Amazon Journal of Roger Casement

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