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Belgian ex‑official appeals war crimes trial over 1961 Congo leader’s murder

Belgian ex‑official appeals war crimes trial over 1961 Congo leader’s murder

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Published on 2026-03-27 16:53:40

A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba has appealed the decision, his lawmaker said Friday.

A novice diplomat at the time, Etienne Davignon is the only person still alive among 10 Belgians accused by the Congolese leader’s family of complicity in his murder.

“Mr Davignon has decided to lodge an appeal,” lawyer Johan Verbist told AFP.

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