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In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the dreaded deadly disease ebola seizes around him. At least five hundred people show signs of illness. In 452 cases, the disease is...

At least seven blue helmets have been killed in fighting in eastern Congo. Ten other UN soldiers were wounded when they were fighting with Congolese troops against rebels, the United Nations announced.

The Congolese authorities raise the alarm about the exceptionally large number of children who die from Ebola. That would mainly have to do with unhygienic methods of traditional medicine.

In the past week, 33 new cases of Ebola have been detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Twenty-four people have died from the effects of the virus, reports the Congolese Ministry of Health. According to the ministry, the latest infection cases were observed between 8 and 14 October.

An employee of the United Nations has contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is evident from an internal UN announcement that has been viewed by the Reuters news agency. It is known to be the first employee of the international organization who became infected with the deadly virus during the current outbreak.

At least fourteen civilians were killed by an attack by rebels in the Congolese Ebola region. The fighting in the eastern city of Beni lasted about six hours, local officials told Reuters news agency. Dozens of civilians were injured.

In several cities Congolese security forces fired on demonstrators the departure of President Joseph Kabila demands now ends its mandate. According to the human rights director of the United Nations in the DRC, José Maria Aranaz, there are reports received from twenty to kill.