Congo Politician Killed For Ebola
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- Carlos Mureithi in NairobiThe Guardian
- Maira ButtThe Independent
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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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Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a senior member of Congo's ruling party who appeared on a radio show promoting Ebola prevention measures in Butembo, North Kivu province, was beaten to death by local residents following the broadcast. The attack included looting and setting his house on fire; he died from injuries sustained during the assault. This incident highlights growing mistrust among communities towards efforts to…
Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party says →Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a senior member of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling party UDPS, was beaten to death in Butembo after appearing on a radio show discussing Ebola prevention measures. The attack involved theft and arson; details about the perpetrators are unclear but the party claims he was targeted for his stance against the disease. This incident highlights growing violence against health workers…
DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak →Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was beaten to death after a radio interview where he promoted measures to prevent the spread of Ebola in Butembo, North Kivu province. The attack occurred following his interview; attackers stole his belongings and burned down his house before fleeing unidentified. Karondwa died later…
Politician beaten to death after radio interview promoting Ebola awareness →Mourners in Butembo, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), held a funeral for Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a local politician who died after being attacked at his home on Sunday. The attack occurred following a radio broadcast where he defended the government’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Karondwa was beaten and his house set on fire; his political party, UDSP, claims he was targeted for…
Mourners bury DR Congo official killed after defending Ebola response →Analysis
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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.
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1 Oct Mourners bury DR Congo official killed after defending Ebola responseMourners in Butembo, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), held a funeral for Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a local politician who died after being attacked at his home on Sunday. The attack occurred following a radio broadcast where he defended the government’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Karondwa was beaten and his house set on fire; his political party, UDSP, claims he was targeted for…Al Jazeera
29 Sep Politician beaten to death after radio interview promoting Ebola awarenessMarie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was beaten to death after a radio interview where he promoted measures to prevent the spread of Ebola in Butembo, North Kivu province. The attack occurred following his interview; attackers stole his belongings and burned down his house before fleeing unidentified. Karondwa died later…The Independent
28 Sep DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreakMarie-Celestin Karondwa, a senior member of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling party UDPS, was beaten to death in Butembo after appearing on a radio show discussing Ebola prevention measures. The attack involved theft and arson; details about the perpetrators are unclear but the party claims he was targeted for his stance against the disease. This incident highlights growing violence against health workers…The Guardian28 Sep Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party saysMarie-Celestin Karondwa, a senior member of Congo's ruling party who appeared on a radio show promoting Ebola prevention measures in Butembo, North Kivu province, was beaten to death by local residents following the broadcast. The attack included looting and setting his house on fire; he died from injuries sustained during the assault. This incident highlights growing mistrust among communities towards efforts to…The Straits Times
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