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Belgian Ex-Diplomat Davignon Dies Before Lumumba Killing Trial
Étienne Davignon, a former Belgian diplomat, has died before he could stand trial in connection with the assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. His death closes a chapter on a long-standing legal inquiry.
18 May, 18:09 — 18 May, 21:09
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NYTMostly Factual82d ago
Étienne Davignon Dies Before Trial in Patrice Lumumba Killing
Étienne Davignon had been set to stand trial in connection with the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.
By Lynsey Chutel
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Belgian ex-diplomat Davignon dies before trial over Lumumba assassination
A 93-year-old Belgian former diplomat who this year became the first person charged in the fateful assassination of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba in 1961 died on Monday before he could stand trial.
By Clara Seshie
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