Why it matters
The attack may disrupt care and containment efforts in an area affected by an Ebola outbreak. Those most directly affected are residents and patients in North Kivu; the supplied reports describe no direct U.S. impact.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Attack in eastern Congo kills civilians and forces Ebola patients to flee
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An attack in North Kivu killed civilians and forced people with confirmed or suspected Ebola to flee, according to reports. The death toll remains disputed, with reports ranging from at least 30 to at least 44.
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