Rebel attacks in eastern DRC kill 30 people and hamper Ebola response
Summary
Rebel attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have killed more than 30 people near Beni, a center of an ongoing Ebola outbreak. These attacks have made it harder for health workers to control the spread of Ebola and have caused many people to flee their homes.Key Facts
- The ADF is a militia linked to the Islamic State group.
- Attacks occurred in villages Matété, Mamuli, Kitoho, and the city of Beni in North Kivu province.
- Over 30 people were killed in recent raids, including beheadings and shootings.
- The Ebola outbreak in the region has 344 cases and 60 deaths so far.
- Some Ebola patients fled health centers after the attacks, risking more spread of the disease.
- About 10,000 civilians have been killed by the ADF since 2014.
- The Congolese and Ugandan armies are working together to fight the ADF.
- Violence is causing many residents to flee, which complicates efforts to control Ebola.
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