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Ebola center burned as burial dispute sparks unrest | DW News

May 22, 2026 1 min
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Tensions over Ebola containment measures in the Democratic Republic of Congo have escalated, leading to the destruction of a treatment center by local youth.

Fear and anger regarding Ebola containment protocols in the Democratic Republic of Congo have triggered violent unrest. Residents set an Ebola treatment center on fire after being prevented from conducting traditional burials for victims of the virus, a conflict that persists as medical teams attempt to maintain safety standards amidst a wider regional crisis.

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