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Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Belgium Court Looks At Old Story

A court in Brussels has a story. A man named Étienne Davignon goes to court. He is part of a killing. This happened a long time ago.

A man named Patrice Lumumba died. He was the first leader of Congo. This is a big step for Belgium. They look at what happened before. Other men also died.

Davignon is 93 years old. Police think he helped move Lumumba. They were moved to a place. They were killed there. Davignon is the only living Belgian man with this problem. It is the first time a Belgian man goes to court for this.

Lumumba wanted Congo to be free. He was a good leader. Belgium did not want to lose power. Lumumba was moved. He was killed. His family wants justice. They think leaders in Belgium planned this.

Lumumba's family is happy. They think this is good for truth. The family says, "This is the start." The story in court is important.

This court choice shows Belgium faces old problems. It can help other countries. Many people watch this story. It can bring truth and peace.

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