Retired Belgian Diplomat to Stand Trial for 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader Patrice Lumumba

A Brussels court has ruled that 93-year-old retired Belgian diplomat Étienne Davignon must stand trial for his alleged involvement in the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

18 Mar, 18:35 — 18 Mar, 18:35

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Retired Belgian Diplomat, 93, Faces Trial Over 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader

A Brussels court ruled that Étienne Davignon must stand trial for the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Retired Belgian Diplomat to Stand Trial for 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader Patrice Lumumba

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