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Congolese politician is killed for defending Ebola efforts as mistrust complicates response

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What happened

Mourners have gathered to bury a Congolese politician who was beaten to death after defending the government’s Ebola response…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:52:15 UTC.

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