DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
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"It is not legitimate. We cannot accept this decision."
— Prince Epenge , Politician
"This directive reeks of a political manoeuvre rather than a public health measure."
— Rodrigue Ramazani , Politician
Key People
President of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Interior Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Spokesperson for the opposition Lamuka coalition.
Secretary-general of opposition party Envol.
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Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
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