Crisis In The Congo
The former Belgian Congo in crisis after independence in 1960. Dramatic footage of soldiers using rifle butts to assault a civilian. In one shot a soldier flings his rifle like a spear at a running man. Troops, identified as U.N., march past the camera. Footage of Patrice Lamumba surrounded by soldiers who tie his hands behind his back. Zoom in on new leader, Colonel Mobutu.
| Identifier | CLIP-328 |
| Duration | 30 sec |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Date | 1960 |
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