Patrice Lumumba Arrested by Mobutu’s Men on Sankuru River, December 1, 1960
Patrice Lumumba is arrested by Mobutu Sese Seko's men on the banks of the Sankuru River, for inciting the army to rebellion.
Date: December 1, 1960
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