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Archive footage filmed between 1960 and 1963 features the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo fighting for their independence.
Footage features Patrice Lumumba, who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo after his election in May 1960. He was backed by the USSR and played a key role in the country's journey from a Belgian colony to an independent nation.
The Soviet representative to the United Nations, as well as people around the globe, are seen calling for independence. The video also shows the country’s law enforcement officers beating local men.
The Democratic Republic of Congo finally achieved its independence at a ceremony attended by the King Baudouin of Belgium and members of international delegations, in Kinshasa on June 30, 1960.
Lumumba himself was deposed and executed by fired squad on January 17, 1961. A Belgian investigation admitted the country was 'morally responsible' and historians also accused the CIA of involvement - which the organisation denied.
This archive footage is released as part of the '100 Key Events in Russia in the 20th and 21st Centuries', a project with the Russian State Documentary Film and Photo Archive (rgakfd.ru).
Watch Democratic Republic of Congo's fight for independence *ARCHIVE*
Archive footage filmed between 1960 and 1963 features the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo fighting for their independence.
Footage features Patrice Lumumba, who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo after his election in May 1960. He was backed by the USSR and played a key role in the country's journey from a Belgian colony to an independent nation.
The Soviet representative to the United Nations, as well as people around the globe, are seen calling for independence. The video also shows the country’s law enforcement officers beating local men.
The Democratic Republic of Congo finally achieved its independence at a ceremony attended by the King Baudouin of Belgium and members of international delegations, in Kinshasa on June 30, 1960.
Lumumba himself was deposed and executed by fired squad on January 17, 1961. A Belgian investigation admitted the country was 'morally responsible' and historians also accused the CIA of involvement - which the organisation denied.
This archive footage is released as part of the '100 Key Events in Russia in the 20th and 21st Centuries', a project with the Russian State Documentary Film and Photo Archive (rgakfd.ru).
For news purposes only. Onscreen RGAKFD logo must remain visible and intact. No access news agencies
Archive footage filmed between 1960 and 1963 features the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo fighting for their independence.
Footage features Patrice Lumumba, who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo after his election in May 1960. He was backed by the USSR and played a key role in the country's journey from a Belgian colony to an independent nation.
The Soviet representative to the United Nations, as well as people around the globe, are seen calling for independence. The video also shows the country’s law enforcement officers beating local men.
The Democratic Republic of Congo finally achieved its independence at a ceremony attended by the King Baudouin of Belgium and members of international delegations, in Kinshasa on June 30, 1960.
Lumumba himself was deposed and executed by fired squad on January 17, 1961. A Belgian investigation admitted the country was 'morally responsible' and historians also accused the CIA of involvement - which the organisation denied.
This archive footage is released as part of the '100 Key Events in Russia in the 20th and 21st Centuries', a project with the Russian State Documentary Film and Photo Archive (rgakfd.ru).