A prominent Congolese opposition leader was fatally assaulted following his public advocacy for Ebola prevention measures, according to his party. The attack occurred after he participated in a radio discussion urging communities to adopt safety protocols in a region now identified as a new outbreak hotspot. Authorities have not yet confirmed the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has raised concerns about the risks faced by health advocates in the crisis zone. The party condemned the violence, highlighting the dangers of speaking out during the ongoing epidemic.
Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party saysA senior member of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative has said.Marie-Celestin Karondwa, the acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party’s federal executive committee in Butembo, a new hotspot for the outbreak, was attacked after taking part in a radio show during which he promoted prevention measures for the disease, the UDPS federation in the city said in a statement, Reuters reported. Continue reading...
