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6 articlesAt least 65 killed as rare strain of Ebola with no approved vaccines spreads in Congo
An outbreak of a rare Ebola strain without approved vaccines is spreading in Congo's Ituri province, with approximately 246 suspected cases and 65 confirmed deaths reported primarily in two health zones near the Ugandan border.
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Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak, 80 deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province with 80 reported deaths as of May 15. The report cites the country's health minister as the source. The story presents factual information about disease outbreak confirmation without apparent editorialization.
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Congo rebels pull back from key positions amid US pressure
A Rwandan-backed rebel group (AFC/M23) has withdrawn from several key positions in Congo's eastern South Kivu province over the weekend, according to Congolese army and rebel official statements. The withdrawal is attributed to US pressure in the headline but this causation is not substantiated in the provided description.
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At least 69 killed in militia attack in Congo, AFP reports
A militia attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 69 people, according to AFP reporting based on local and security sources. The brief report provides minimal detail beyond the casualty figure and basic location information.
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Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congoβs deadly health misinformation crisis
A Reuters investigation documents how health misinformation in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Tshopo province is contributing to deaths, particularly during disease outbreaks. The story examines the spread of rumors and their lethal consequences in a rainforest region.
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βExtensive brutalityβ: Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians
Al Jazeera reports that an ISIL-linked rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has committed acts of torture, killing, and abduction against civilians including children. The article frames these actions as extensive brutality affecting Congolese populations.
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