Word: hammar
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...your article on Mr. Tshombe (Nov. 10) you mention that he was at first unwilling to let U.N troops into Katanga, even though Dag Hammar-skjold assured Tshombe that U.N troops would not interfere in his affairs. You do not mention that, when Tshombe did let the U.N troops in, his distrust proved to be justified. In late 1961, U.N troops attempted to end the secession of Katanga by arresting a number of katagan officials, including Tshombe and Munongo, on warrants issued by the central government. I think this may reasonably be described as interfering in Tshombe's affairs, however...