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🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Congolese citizens welcome Belgian court trial in Lumumba case

Congolese citizens express mixed feelings about a Belgian court's decision to trial former diplomat Etienne Davignon for the assassination of Patrice Lumumba.

Mar 19 • 19:49 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ex-Belgian diplomat faces trial over Lumumba assassination

Former Belgian diplomat Etienne Davignon is set to stand trial for his alleged role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, over sixty years ago.

Mar 18 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Belgium will prosecute a 93-year-old former diplomat for the assassination of Patrice Lumumba in Congo

Belgium has opened a trial against 93-year-old Étienne Davignon for his role in the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, in 1961.

Mar 18 • 11:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Belgium's judiciary breaks the silence and demands prosecution of former diplomat in the Lumumba assassination case

A Belgian court has ordered the trial of a former diplomat, Étienne Davignon, for his involvement in the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in 1961.

Mar 18 • 09:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: Ex-Belgian Diplomat to Stand Trial Over 1961 Assassination of Patrice Lumumba

A former Belgian diplomat has been ordered to stand trial in Belgium for his alleged role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961, marking a significant step in addressing Belgium's colonial past.

Mar 18 • 07:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: Belgian Court to Decide On Holding Trial Over 1961 Killing of DR Congo Leader Lumumba

A Belgian court is set to rule on whether a former diplomat should stand trial for the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, a key figure in Congo's independence.

Mar 18 • 07:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Former EC Vice President Davignon to Stand Trial for Involvement in Three War Crimes

Former Belgian diplomat and European Commission Vice President Étienne Davignon is set to face trial in Belgium for his involvement in war crimes linked to the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in 1961.

Mar 17 • 20:39 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Belgian ex-diplomat to stand trial over Patrice Lumumba death

A former Belgian diplomat has been ordered to stand trial for his alleged role in the 1961 murder of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, marking a significant move in acknowledging Belgium's colonial past.

Mar 17 • 15:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Belgian court sends ex-diplomat, 93, to trial over 1961 murder of Congo leader

A Belgian court has ruled that former diplomat Étienne Davignon will stand trial for his alleged role in the 1961 murder of Congo's first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba.

Mar 17 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

65 YEARS LATER: Belgium may bring 93-year-old diplomat to court for the murder of the Prime Minister of Congo

A Belgian court will decide if former diplomat Etienne Davignon, now 93, should face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.

Mar 17 • 13:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

93-Year-Old Charged with Murder of Congolese Leader

A 93-year-old Belgian former diplomat, Étienne Davignon, is charged with involvement in the murder of Congo's first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba.

Mar 17 • 12:53 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961: Justice Orders the Trial of a Former Belgian Diplomat

Belgium's justice system has ordered the trial of former Belgian diplomat Étienne Davignon for his suspected involvement in the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba, in 1961.

Mar 17 • 12:46 UTC

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