Belgian Diplomat Trial for Lumumba's Assassination
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A Belgian court orders a former diplomat to stand trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congos first prime minister. This marks the first prosecution tied to the murder, sought by Lumumbas family and hailed as a step towards truth and accountability. Prosecutors accuse Count Etienne Davignon of war crimes, including unlawful detention and involvement in the killing of Lumumbas allies. The trial could shed light on Belgiums role in a pivotal African tragedy, offering closure after six decades.
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