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Politician Marie-Celestin Karondwa killed in DRC after Ebola radio broadcast
Marie-Celestin Karondwa, an acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) federal executive committee in Butembo, has reportedly been beaten to death following a radio broadcast regarding Ebola prevention.
According to the local UDPS federation, the attack occurred in the Vulindi neighborhood after Karondwa participated in a Radio Mwangaza program to promote health measures and discuss the threat posed by the virus. The political leader was reportedly beaten, robbed of his belongings, and his home was set on fire by individuals identified by the party as neighbors.
This incident occurs amid a continuing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where mistrust and misinformation have led to repeated attacks on health response teams. Government data indicates that the current outbreak has caused 8,067 infections and 3,901 deaths. The identity and motives of the attackers remain unknown.
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Beni · Butembo · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Marie-Celestin Karondwa · Marie-Célestin Karontua · North Kivu · UDPS · Union for Democracy and Social Progress
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Armed individuals attacked a handwashing checkpoint in Beni on Saturday, killing at least one person. www.businessdaily.gr · www.protothema.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The attack occurred after Karontua participated in a radio program to raise awareness about Ebola prevention measures. www.businessdaily.gr · www.protothema.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Attackers looted Karontua's belongings and set fire to his house. www.businessdaily.gr · www.protothema.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Marie-Célestin Karontua was beaten to death in Butembo, North Kivu province. www.businessdaily.gr · www.protothema.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The perpetrators and their specific motives remain unknown. www.businessdaily.gr · www.protothema.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Attackers beat Karondwa, looted his belongings, and set his house on fire. www.businessdaily.gr · www.protothema.gr · tribuneonlineng.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked by residents of his neighbourhood in Butembo. www.businessdaily.gr · www.protothema.gr · tribuneonlineng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The current Ebola outbreak has resulted in 8,067 infections and 3,901 deaths. tribuneonlineng.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Karondwa died from injuries sustained during the assault. www.businessdaily.gr · www.protothema.gr · tribuneonlineng.com