Kenyan protests over US Ebola facility turn deadly as anger grows
The death of a young man during protests in Kenya has intensified opposition to a controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility being established at a military
The death of a young man during protests in Kenya has intensified opposition to a controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility being established at a military airbase in the town of Nanyuki. The family of Charles Mwangi says he was not taking part in demonstrations when he was shot dead during unrest linked to the project.
Protesters oppose the Kenyan government's decision to allow the facility despite public criticism, parliamentary opposition and a court order suspending the plan. Kenyan authorities say the centre will support public health efforts and bring investment into the healthcare sector, while the US says it is intended only for American citizens exposed to Ebola.
Rights groups say at least three people have been killed during protests in the past two weeks, though police have not commented on the deaths. Demonstrators argue the facility poses unnecessary risks in a country that has never recorded an Ebola case, while broader frustrations over the cost of living and trust in government continue to fuel unrest.
Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Nanyuki, Kenya. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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