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Congo Politician Killed After Urging Ebola Precautions as Outbreak Deaths Mount

A senior Congolese politician was killed after advocating Ebola prevention, highlighting the growing violence and mistrust hampering efforts to contain the country's deadliest outbreak.

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Congo politician beaten to death after Ebola radio interview

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Politician attacked after urging Ebola prevention measures

World news | The Guardian News ↗

Authorities investigate killing of Ebola awareness advocate

NDTV News - World-news News ↗

Funeral held for slain Congolese politician

Al Jazeera ↗

Ebola death toll in Congo surpasses 4,000

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Ebola outbreak spreads, fueling public mistrust and violence

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Ebola-hit transit camp burned, thousands displaced

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  1. En République du Congo, l'épidémie d'Ebola franchit le cap des 4 000 morts
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  2. DR Congo Ebola outbreak killed more than 4,000: official figures
    Euronews
  3. Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 deaths amid violence and mistrust
    CBC News
  4. Demokratische Republik Kongo: Mehr als 4.000 Menschen in der DR Kongo an Ebola gestorben
    DIE ZEIT | Nachrichten, News, Hintergründe und Debatten
  5. Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 as DR Congo struggles to suppress outbreak
    Al Jazeera

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  1. Funeral held for DR Congo politician killed after defending Ebola response
    Al Jazeera
  2. Mourners bury DR Congo official killed after defending Ebola response
    Al Jazeera

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  1. He Urged People To Prevent Ebola. Hours Later, He Was Beaten To Death
    NDTV News - World-news News

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  1. Politician beaten to death after radio interview promoting Ebola awareness
    The Independent

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  1. DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
    World news | The Guardian News
  2. Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, his party says
    South China Morning Post