Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassinated in Kinshasa, Second Congo War January 16, 2001
Second Congo War: Congolese President Laurent-Désiré Kabila is assassinated by one of his own bodyguards in Kinshasa.
Date: January 16, 2001
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