Étienne Davignon had been set to stand trial in connection with the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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May 18, 2026
Retired Belgian Diplomat Dies Before Trial in 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader
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By Lynsey Chutel
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