Very heartbreaking pictures.

In 1961, DR Congo's first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba was murdered by Katanga separatists with the backing of Belgium.

The CIA also tried to assassinate him over his ties to the Soviet Union.

In 1960, DR Congo gained independence from Belgium.

He was in power for only two months, and was executed at the age of 35.

Very heartbreaking pictures.

In 1961, DR Congo's first Prime Minister, Patrice Lumumba was murdered by Katanga separatists with the backing of Belgium.

The CIA also tried to assassinate him over his ties to the Soviet Union.

In 1960, DR Congo gained independence from Belgium.

He was in power for only two months, and was executed at the age of 35.