DRC politician beaten to death after Ebola radio appearance

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 09:48 · Archive

A senior Democratic Republic of the Congo politician was beaten to death after discussing Ebola prevention on radio.

Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress party's federal executive committee in Butembo, was attacked on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak. His party says he was promoting prevention measures when he was beaten to death.

How it is being reported

• Politician beaten to death after radio interview promoting Ebola awarenessIndependent World · 29 Sept, 10:54
• Politician ‘beaten to death’ after speaking about Ebola on radioMetro · 29 Sept, 09:09
• DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreakThe Guardian · 28 Sept, 16:54

In this story: Marie-Celestin Karondwa · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Union for Democracy and Social Progress · Butembo

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