Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.
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Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.
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