Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Lumumba is placed under informal house arrest at the Prime Minister's residence, United Nations troops are positioned around the house to protect him. A coup endorsed by the CIA and organized by Colonel Joseph Mobutu removes Lumumba from office
A coup endorsed by the CIA and organized by Colonel Joseph Mobutu removes Lumumba from office
The assassination of Kabila is part of a failed coup which is crushed
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