DRC's Conflict in the eastern region hampering peaceful Ebola response
136 views · Published 18 November 2018 · 3:24 · Indexed 12 October 2026
Channel: CGTN Africa · 2018 · News & Politics
Following the killings of one Tanzanian and six Malawian peacekeepers in the DRC, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix has said that attacks by armed groups, now constitute a major obstacle to fighting Ebola.. Lacroix said these attacks lead to more displacement of population, which increase the risk of the Ebola virus further spreading. The conflict is interrupting activities in fighting Ebola resulting in new cases not being identified on time. In a statement, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all armed groups to stop their destabilizing activities that further complicate the Ebola response Meanwhile The UN has n deployed attack helicopters to target the rebels in the DRC after the latest attack . CGTN's Chris Ocamringa has more Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgtnafrica
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