Who led the Katangan secessionists that Lumumba sought help against?
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Moïse Tshombe
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Answer
Moïse Tshombe led the Belgian-supported Katangan secessionists, whom Lumumba sought help against from the United States and the United Nations. Both refused to help, as they were convinced that Lumumba was a communist and anti-Western.
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