Patrice LumumbaJune 1960
Lumumbas rule is marked by political disruption when the province of Katanga declares independence under Tshombe with Belgian support
Zaire · Government / Government of Zaire. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Lumumbas rule is marked by political disruption when the province of Katanga declares independence under Tshombe with Belgian support
Belgium is later deemed to be in breach of its obligation (under United Nations Resolution 290 of 1949) to refrain from acts or threats "aimed at impairing the freedom, independence or integrity of another state"
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