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1978 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore 3 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1978.

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1978

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May

13 May 1978

Response to Second Shaba Invasion

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Mobutu again seeks foreign intervention after rebels seize Kolwezi.

May 1978

Requests Intervention at Kolwezi

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Zaire · Warfare / Civil War

Requests foreign military assistance after FNLC forces seize Kolwezi during the Second Shaba War.

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1978

Military Purge after Shaba Crisis

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Removes and prosecutes officers accused of disloyalty after the second Shaba invasion.

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