Event Brief
UDPS politician beaten to death after Ebola awareness
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Summary: Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a UDPS politician in DR Congo, was beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness during a radio interview. Residents of Butembo attacked him on Sunday, stealing his belongings and setting his house on fire, according to the UDPS.
WHO: Marie-Celestin Karondwa; residents of Butembo; UDPS
WHAT: Karondwa was beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness during a radio interview; his belongings were stolen and his house was set on fire.
WHEN: Sep 27, 2026
WHERE: Butembo, North Kivu, DR Congo
WHY: The UDPS said he was killed for defending its position on the existence of Ebola virus disease and the threat it poses to the population.
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