Rwanda & International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Rwanda: Rwanda>>> has closed its land border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> as a precautionary measure against the spread of Ebola.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is actively involved in the Ebola response, but its volunteers face threats and have suffered casualties, indicating significant operational challenges and risks.

Rwanda: Rwanda has been implicated in backing the March 23 Movement, which controls areas affected by the Ebola outbreak, and has closed its borders to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is involved in managing safe burials for Ebola victims, facing resistance from communities, and has reported the deaths of three volunteers from the outbreak.

Rwanda: Rwanda has been mentioned in the context of border restrictions with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to prevent the spread of Ebola, and its alleged backing of the March 23 Movement rebel group.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement warned that Ebola can escalate quickly under current conditions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Rwanda: Accused of backing M23; tensions affect regional stability and response.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Assists with safe burials; faces community resistance.