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Congolese politician killed after Ebola awareness radio show

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A politician in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Marie-Celestin Karondwa, was beaten to death by residents of his neighborhood after participating in a radio program about Ebola prevention. Karondwa, who was a spokesperson for the UDPS party in Butembo, was attacked following his appearance on the show. The incident, which also involved looting and arson at his home, occurred in North Kivu province, a region heavily affected by the ongoing Ebola outbreak. AI

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Congolese politician killed after Ebola awareness radio show

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, his party says

    A senior member of Congo’s ruling party was ⁠beaten to ⁠death after taking part ⁠in a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative said on Monday. The incident happened on Sunday in Butembo, North Kivu province, which has recently ‌become a …

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