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The Batepá massacre occurred in São Tomé when the colonial administration and Portuguese landowners unleashed a wave of violence against the native creoles known as forros.

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Batepá massacre

1953 killing of native creoles in colonial São Tomé

The Batepá massacre occurred on 3 February 1953 in colonial São Tomé when hundreds of native creoles known as forros were massacred by the colonial administration and Portuguese landowners. Many forros believed the government intended to force them to work as contract laborers,…
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São Tomé

Capital and the largest city of São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé is the capital and largest city of the Central African island country of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its name is Portuguese for "Saint Thomas". Founded in the 15th century, it is one of Africa's oldest colonial cities.
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Creole peoples

Ethnic groups formed from mixed cultural and linguistic ancestry

Creole peoples may refer to various ethnic groups around the world. The term's meaning exhibits regional variations, often sparking debate.
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Forro Creole

Portuguese-based creole of São Tomé and Príncipe

Forro Creole or Sãotomense is a Portuguese-based creole language spoken in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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