Congo Crisis
July 5, 1960 – November 25, 1965 · Léopoldville
Political crisis and civil war in the Congo after independence from Belgium, with secessions, a UN intervention and Cold War rivalry. It ended with Mobutu's seizure of power.
Key people
Participants
Strength and losses
| All | |
|---|---|
| Killed | c. 2,550 |
Battles and events 5
- Dissolution of the Lumumba Government September 5, 1960
- Assassination of Patrice Lumumba January 17, 1961
- Siege of Jadotville September 13–17, 1961
- Kwilu rebellion August 1963 · Rebellion suppressed
- Simba rebellion January 1964 – November 1964