11 July 1960
Katanga Secession Declared
Declares Katanga independent from the central government during the opening phase of the Congo Crisis.
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Declares Katanga independent from the central government during the opening phase of the Congo Crisis.
Is transferred to Katanga, where he is placed in the custody of political enemies before his execution.
The central government restores authority over Katanga after the secession collapses.
Accepts the end of Katanga's secession after United Nations forces establish control over the province.
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