Islamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in Congo
The New York Times Africa's headline. Reported by The New York Times Africa, The New York Times World.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The New York Times Africa and The New York Times World, an attack by a group loyal to the Islamic State forced patients to flee an Ebola clinic in Congo. The outlets report that at least 44 people were killed in the assault, according to officials. The sources describe the area as a hot spot of the growing Ebola outbreak. Both outlets carried the same report, so the sources do not disagree on the figure or the outcome. The event is not marked as developing.
Key points
- The New York Times Africa reported that at least 44 people were killed in the assault, according to officials.
- The New York Times World attributed the 44 deaths to officials and described a brutal assault.
- A group loyal to the Islamic State carried out the attack, according to The New York Times Africa.
- The New York Times Africa said the attack forced patients to flee an Ebola clinic in Congo.
- The area is described as a hot spot of the growing Ebola outbreak, according to both outlets.
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Islamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in Congo. According to The New York Times Africa and The New York Times World, an attack by a group loyal to the Islamic State forced patients to flee an Ebola clinic in Congo. The outlets report that at least 44 people were killed in the assault, according to officials. The sources describe the area as a hot spot of the growing Ebola outbreak. Both outlets carried the same report, so the sources do not disagree on the figure or the outcome. The event is not marked as developing. Covered by 2 publications. The New York Times Africa: Islamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in Congo. The New York Times World: Islamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in Congo.
Who is covering it
- The New York Times Africa United States Islamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in Congo At least 44 people were killed in a brutal assault by a group loyal to the Islamic State, officials said. The area is a hot spot of the growing Ebola outbreak. 22 h ago · Tier 2
- The New York Times World United States Islamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in Congo At least 44 people were killed in a brutal assault by a group loyal to the Islamic State, officials said. The area is a hot spot of the growing Ebola outbreak. 22 h ago · Tier 2
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