Congo Politician Killed For Ebola
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- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
- Carlos Mureithi in NairobiThe Guardian
- Maira ButtThe Independent
- AP; ReutersAl Jazeera
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A politician has been beaten to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo after he tried to promote measures to prevent spread of Ebola, his party has said.
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• Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the UDPS party's federal executive committee in Butembo and a party spokesperson, was attacked by residents of his neighbourhood after appearing on a radio show during which he promoted Ebola prevention measures, the UDPS federation in Butembo said in a statement.
• The party said the attackers beat him, looted his belongings and set his house on fire.
• On Saturday, armed men attacked a hand-washing checkpoint in nearby Beni territory, killing at least one person and wounding several others, a local civil society group reported.
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- 28 Sep
• Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the UDPS party's federal executive committee in Butembo and a party spokesperson, was attacked by residents of his neighbourhood after appearing on a radio show during which he promoted Ebola prevention measures, the UDPS federation in Butembo said in a statement.
- 29 Sep
At least 8,067 have been infected and 3,901 people have been killed, according to government data released on Monday.
Coverage 4 articles
1 Oct Mourners bury DR Congo official killed after defending Ebola response
Al Jazeera
29 Sep Politician beaten to death after radio interview promoting Ebola awareness
The Independent
28 Sep DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
The Guardian28 Sep Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party says
The Straits Times
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