Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC leads to movement restrictions
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AFC/M23 rebel alliance
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
August 2026
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The AFC/M23 rebel alliance has imposed movement restrictions in eastern DRC following Ebola cases. Shared taxis and passenger boats on key routes have been suspended. The national outbreak has reached 5,021 cases and 2,378 deaths.
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