Protesters Set Fire to DRC Ebola Hospital Amid Tensions Over Burial Rights
In the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, a hospital was set ablaze by protesters demanding access to the bodies of relatives who died from Ebola. The incident occurred in the town of Rwampara, where tensions have been high due to the handling of Ebola victims. Protesters were reportedly denied the bodies for burial, leading to the violent outbreak. Security forces intervened to regain control of the hospital. This unrest coincides with the confirmation of the first Ebola case in South Kivu province, an area controlled by the M23 militia. The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak an international emergency, with 139 deaths and nearly 600 probable cases reported. The ongoing conflict in the region, including the presence of the M23 militia, complicates efforts to manage the outbreak effectively. 
