Violence and Disease Wreak Havoc in Ebola-Hit Congo Region A devastating wave of attacks by an Islamic State-linked militia has sent shockwaves through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, exacerbating the country's ongoing battle against the deadly Ebola virus. In the past few days, over 30 people have lost their lives in a series of raids on villages around Beni, a city at the epicenter of the outbreak. The brutal attacks, which claimed at least 10 lives on Wednesday morning, have raised fears that the already fragile response to the Ebola crisis may be severely undermined. As the situation continues to deteriorate, concerns are growing about the potential for further outbreaks and the impact on the local population, already struggling to cope with the devastating consequences of the disease.
Islamic State-linked militia blamed for raids in North Kivu as governor says three patients with disease fled clinicsRebel attacks around a town that is one of the centres of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have left more than 30 people dead over the past few days, complicating the response to the disease.At least 10 people were massacred in raids on three villages around the city of Beni, in North Kivu, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Continue reading...
