Congo's M23 rebels introduce new movement restrictions over Ebola concerns
The rebels said shared taxis and some passenger boats will be suspended for one month after two travelers from a government-held town tested positive.
- On Wednesday, the AFC/M23 rebel alliance announced new travel restrictions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, suspending shared taxis on the Goma-Kirumba road and passenger boats on Lake Edward for one month starting Saturday.
- The measure follows positive Ebola tests for two travelers from government-held Lubero who entered rebel-controlled territory, as frequent movement between contested zones complicates outbreak containment efforts.
- Government data released this week shows 5,021 confirmed infections and 2,378 deaths, with 80% of newly detected cases having no known epidemiological links, suggesting widespread transmission.
- Taxi-Buses on the Goma-Kirumba road will continue operating under health and safety controls, while trucks transporting goods remain permitted to pass.
- The World Health Organization estimates the response needs $115 million, having raised about 60% of that total, and officials state the outbreak remains controllable within three months if resources are mobilized.
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DR Congo's M23 rebels impose new Ebola movement restrictions
The AFC/M23 rebel alliance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced new restrictions on movement in areas under its control, following the detection of Ebola cases linked to travel from government-held territory.
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AFC/M23 Rebels Impose Ebola Movement Restrictions
The AFC/M23 rebel alliance in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced new restrictions on movement to and from government-held zones affected by Ebola. This move showcases their commitment to controlling the Ebola outbreak within the territories they control.
Congo's M23 rebels introduce new movement restrictions over Ebola concerns
The AFC/M23 rebel alliance in Democratic Republic of Congo, which has highlighted its ability to tackle the spread of Ebola in territory it controls, has said it will impose new restrictions on people's movements to and from Ebola-affected government-held zones.
Congo’s M23 Rebels Impose New Movement Restrictions Over Ebola
The AFC/M23 rebel alliance in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced new movement restrictions between areas it controls and government-held zones amid concerns over the spread of Ebola. The restrictions will include the suspension of shared taxis on the Goma-Kirumba road for one month from Saturday, according to a statement issued by the rebel authorities on Wednesday. Passenger pirogue boats on certain routes across Lake Edward w…
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