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Belgian Ex-Diplomat Dies Before Trial Over Congo Murder
Étienne Davignon, a 93-year-old Belgian former diplomat, passed away before he could stand trial for his alleged role in the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The Guardian
Étienne Davignon, 93, was last living person targeted in investigation into assassination of DRC’s first PM, Patrice LumumbaA 93-year-old Belgian former diplomat who became the
2026-05-18 14:58 UTC