Hearings suspended at Bunia central prison due to Ebola

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Hearings suspended at Bunia central prison due to Ebola

The High Court of Ituri has suspended itinerant hearings at Bunia central prison due to suspected Ebola cases. Five detainees considered suspected cases escaped after being transferred to treatment centers. Health measures, including protective equipment and awareness sessions, have been reinforced at the facility. A response coordination involving WHO, MONUSCO, and ICRC has been established.

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