Article #32296

South China Morning Post - World News

South China Morning Post - World News

Title DR Congo police fire warning shots in burial dispute after suspected Ebola death Source South China Morning Post - World News
Description Police fired warning shots and tear gas ⁠as part of a dispute in northeastern DR Congo over the burial of a suspected Ebola victim, a footballer who played for local teams, that saw protesters burn down tents for Ebola patients, Reuters witnesses said. The incident highlighted the struggle Congolese authorities could face to enforce the safe burials of people with confirmed and suspected cases that are required to help contain the outbreak. It took place in the town ‌of Rwampara, which has been...
Link https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3354427/residents-set-fire-ebola-centre-dr-congo-fear-and-anger-grow-over-outbreak?utm_source=rss_feed Published At 2026-05-21 13:16:48 (2 months ago)
Created At 2026-05-21 13:18:17 Updated At 2026-05-21 14:28:19