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Suspected Rebels Kill 18 in Eastern Congo

by Associated Press

   KINSHASA, CONGO --

   A Congolese civil society group says 18 people have been killed in
   attacks by suspected Allied Democratic Forces rebels in the eastern
   city of Beni, as the city and region continue to face an Ebola
   outbreak.

   The U.N.-backed Radio Okapi reported Sunday that 14 civilians and 4
   soldiers were killed in the attacks Saturday in the Rwenzori community
   of Beni.

   The ADF rebels attacked a military position and the battle caused the
   deaths. Radio Okapi also reported many market stalls were looted by the
   suspected Uganda-based rebels.

   Such attacks hamper efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that Congo's
   ministry said has infected at least 118 people, including 69 people who
   have died.

   Congo's tenth outbreak was declared on August 1. More than 10,000
   people have since been vaccinated.