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DRC politician beaten to death after Ebola radio appearance
Original: DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
A politician in the Democratic Republic of Congo was beaten to death after appearing on radio to discuss the Ebola outbreak, the Guardian reports. The killing highlights the dangers facing health officials and public figures in the region, where mistrust of Ebola response efforts has previously fueled violence against medical workers.
Why now: The violent death of a politician tied to public discussion of the Ebola outbreak has drawn attention amid ongoing tensions around epidemic response in the DRC.
Democratic Republic of CongoThe Guardian
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