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DRC Bans Gatherings Amid 1,274 Infections, 360 Deaths

6/29/2026

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The DRC interior minister banned gatherings in Kinshasa, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele on June 27.
The outbreak has infected 1,274 people, killed 360, and threatens areas near Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.
Authorities ordered symptom reports, with spokesperson Prince Epenge calling the ban motivated and announcing the July 8 protest will proceed.
The United Nations (UN) said a June 12 rally was dispersed with tear gas, causing one death and 38 injuries.

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The DRC interior minister banned gatherings in Kinshasa, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele on June 27.
The outbreak has infected 1,274 people, killed 360, and threatens areas near Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.
Authorities ordered symptom reports, with spokesperson Prince Epenge calling the ban motivated and announcing the July 8 protest will proceed.
The United Nations (UN) said a June 12 rally was dispersed with tear gas, causing one death and 38 injuries.