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lualaba state

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description
A new state proclaimed by Gizenga dissidents in northern and western Katanga, threatening the Tshombé regime.
location
northern and western Katanga
proclaimer
Gizenga dissidents

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  • located_innorthern and western Katanga
    description
    The newly proclaimed Lualaba state was situated in the northern and western parts of Katanga.
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    a new Lualaba state in northern and western Katanga by the Gizenga dissidents
  • threatensTshombé regime
    description
    The proclamation of the Lualaba state posed a threat to isolate the Tshombé regime in southern Katanga.
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    threatens to isolate the Tshombé regime in southern Katanga, and further damages the prestige of the Kasavubu/Mobutu government
  • damages_prestige_ofKasavubu/Mobutu government
    description
    The establishment of the Lualaba state further undermined the prestige of the Kasavubu/Mobutu government.
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    and further damages the prestige of the Kasavubu/Mobutu government Tshombé has threatened to take military action against the dissidents, but would have difficulty operating in northern Katanga, an area dominated by anti-Tshombé tribesmen
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