eastern DR Congo

Rwanda has questioned the methodology of a UN commission investigating human rights in eastern DR Congo, asserting that allegations require independently verifiable evidence and field access to affected areas. The government argues the inquiry cannot fully fulfill its mandate without on-the-ground access.

Conflict, mistrust, and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring countries. Peace efforts in Eastern DR Congo are vital for containing the outbreak.

Ebola is spreading in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with disinformation and mistrust hindering containment efforts. The outbreak is the third-worst in history.

Residents in Rwampara, DR Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment centre after being prevented from retrieving a deceased local man's body, reflecting tensions between health protocols and local burial customs. The arson attack highlights the challenges health workers face in containing the rare Ebola virus while navigating cultural practices and growing community fear and anger.

The Ebola virus is spreading in eastern DR Congo, and the health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it. The situation has sparked fear among the population. The virus has been deadly and has affected many people.