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jul 12, 1960 - Congolese army mutinies

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July 5, Congolese soldiers in the Force Publique mutinied against their white Belgian commanders at the Thysville military base, seeking higher pay as well as greater opportunity and authority. Moise Tshombe declared Katanga independent; Belgian troops sent in ostensibly to protect Belgian citizens and mining interests; UN Security Council votes to send in troops to help establish order.

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jul 12, 1960
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~ 63 years ago
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