DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak

Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party says The incident marks one of the most significant reported escalations in the DRC conflict in recent weeks, with multiple international outlets independently confirming the development. Casualty figures and territorial changes of this nature typically trigger reviews of humanitarian access routes and emergency response protocols by UN field teams operating in the region.

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