Congo bans gatherings in areas far from Ebola outbreak. Some say it limits dissent

Congo has banned public gatherings in several provinces, including Kinshasa and Goma, amid an Ebola outbreak in eastern regions. Opposition groups and civil society accuse the government of suppressing dissent through the ban, which they claim is unconstitutional. The World Health Organization and United Nations warn the outbreak could spread further, risking significant economic and health impacts.