Congo 1960 - Military Coup

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The Congo Crisis (19601966) was a period of turmoil in the First Republic of the Congo that began with national independence from Belgium and ended with the seizing of power by Joseph Mobutu. At various points it had the characteristics of anti-colonial struggle, a secessionist war with the province of Katanga, a United Nations peacekeeping operation, and a Cold War proxy battle between the United States and the Soviet Union.

The Crisis caused the death of some 100,000 people. It led to the assassination of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, as well as a traumatic setback to the United Nations following the death of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld in a plane crash as he sought to mediate.

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[mbarana100]

I PREFER MOBUTU OVER COMMUNISIM ANYDAY AND I DON"T GIVE A LIVING RATS BUTT WHO OPPOSES ME!!!!!!!

[zaplord89]

We killed millions and created one of the worst countries in the world but at least we kept the Reds out.

[marechalNekongo]

CIA and some congolese did this to our country. Now we the newbrid of Kongo need to rise and build our nation with the help of the descendants of the same people who destroyed our country. Trust me it's going to take a lot of courage, trust and work to achieve this. Yes we can. Kongo salutes you and thank you for posting....

[hurghuda]

CIA/MI6 very corrupt!