Congo Trouble

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1631

Date Released

5 Sep 1960

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Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Congo Trouble. DESCRIPTION: Congolese Premier Mr Lumumba spoke of unity, solidarity, co-operation, at a conference of 11 African nations in Leopoldville. The conference took place in The Palace of Culture, but just outside it, culture was conspicuous by its absence, for a large crowd had been clamouring for the death of Mr Lumumba. Troops and police went into action against the demonstrators, pretty brutal action, too, with half a dozen men arresting individuals, and beating them up. While this was going on in Leopoldville, savage fighting was reported from the break-away province of Katanga. SHOTLIST: GV Palace of Culture. LS flag. LS troops clash with demonstrators. MS troops arresting demonstrators. GV demonstration (Katanga). MS placard and banners. MS rioting begins.

Keywords

Politics and government; Demonstrations; Independence movements; Riots; Crime; Military

Locations

Congo

Footage sources

France

Card file number

80981

Credits:

Commentator: Jeffrey K. Shearley

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