Militant raid in eastern Congo kills thirty three and displaces patients

Militant attacks in eastern Congo killed 33 people and forced Ebola patients to flee.

Militants affiliated with the Islamic State attacked an eastern Congolese village, leaving at least 33 people dead. The violence forced local residents and confirmed Ebola patients to flee the area as the outbreak spreads. Authorities reported that the assault added to the humanitarian crisis in the region.

• The casualtiesAt least 33 civilians lost their lives during the violent raid.
• The contextThe attack struck an area already struggling with a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak.
• The displacementConfirmed and suspected virus patients were forced to abandon medical facilities.