Lumumba (centre), pictured here in 1960, was an outspoken critic of Belgium's colonial rule

Lumumba (centre), pictured here in 1960, was an outspoken critic of Belgium's colonial rule

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A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba has appealed the decision, his lawmaker said Friday.

A novice diplomat at the time, Etienne Davignon is the only person still alive among 10 Belgians accused by the Congolese leader's family of complicity in his murder.

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