DR Congo official beaten to death after defending Ebola response is buried
Summary
A local politician in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Marie-Celestin Karondwa, was beaten to death after he defended the government’s efforts to fight Ebola. The attack happened in Butembo, a city hit hard by the current Ebola outbreak, which has caused thousands of cases and deaths.Key Facts
- Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked at his home, beaten, and his house was set on fire.
- He died in a hospital from the injuries sustained in the attack.
- Karondwa had publicly supported the government’s response to the Ebola outbreak on the radio.
- The Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDSP), Karondwa’s political party, said he was targeted for defending Ebola’s threat.
- The DRC is experiencing its 17th and deadliest Ebola outbreak with over 8,000 cases and nearly 4,000 deaths reported.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no current vaccine or specific treatment.
- Many locals distrust the government and believe Ebola is a hoax or a money-making scam.
- The Ebola outbreak response is complicated by conflict, mistrust, and lack of medical resources, especially in rebel-held areas of eastern DRC.
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