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DRC: M23 tightens movement controls as Ebola outbreak surpasses 5,000 cases

The AFC/M23 rebel alliance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is tightening restrictions on movement after two travellers from a government-held area tested positive for Ebola in rebel territory, adding another challenge to efforts to contain the country’s rapidly expanding outbreak.

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00:01The AFCM23 Rebel Alliance in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is imposing new movement restrictions over fears of Ebola, spreading
00:09into areas under its control.
00:12Shared taxis on the Gomakirumba road will be suspended for one month from Saturday, while some passenger boat services on
00:19Lake Edward will also stop.
00:22Taxi buses and trucks carrying goods will still be permitted, subjected to health and safety checks.
00:27The measures follow reports that two travellers from government-held Lubero tested positive for Ebola in a village controlled by
00:35M23.
00:37The rebels have sought to showcase their own Ebola response in areas they administer, declaring them Ebola-free in June.
00:45But with confirmed cases now exceeding 5,000 nationwide, the outbreak continues to challenge health authorities amid the region's ongoing
00:54conflict.
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