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world7 days ago•4 min saved

Violence at Ebola Centers Complicates Outbreak Response in Eastern DRC

Violence against Ebola response efforts is escalating in eastern DRC as authorities warn the outbreak could worsen and spread to Uganda; attacks on health facilities, including a MSF tent burned during a body-handling incident, reflect deep mistrust and fear surrounding burial protocols. With about 180 deaths and nearly 800 cases, officials have imposed measures and urged more international aid and stronger cross-border coordination to slow transmission.

via Al Jazeera|

#drc #eastern-congo #ebola

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Congo's Elections: Crisis, Conflict, and Tension

As Congo prepares for its presidential election, a record 6.9 million people are displaced across the country, with fighting between the military and rebels exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the east. The election faces logistical obstacles, but the electoral commission maintains that the timetable will be respected. The leading opposition candidate appears to be Moise Katumbi, who has received endorsements from four other candidates. Violence and accusations have marred the campaigns, with the conflict in the east being the main issue. Candidates promise to end the war and address challenges such as corruption and unemployment.

via The Associated Press|

#congo #displacement #eastern-congo

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

UN Peacekeepers Pull Out of Congo, Leaving Security Void

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations have signed agreements to end the presence of UN peacekeepers in the country after more than two decades. The Congolese president has called for an accelerated withdrawal, but no firm timeline has been announced. The conflict in the country's east, where armed groups have been vying for control of resources, has taken center stage. Frustrated Congolese have protested against the UN mission, accusing it of failing to protect them from rebel attacks.

via Fox News|

#conflict #democratic-republic-of-the-congo #eastern-congo