FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 16 | History Defined

Lifting of internet restrictions reveals Iranians’ anger over food inflation

As government begins restoring connection, population voices dismay over food price increases and shortages

The Guardian - UK · May 27

WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo

KAMPALA - Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization chief warned Wednesday, while Uganda announced it was shutting its border.

Bangkok Post · May 27

WHO chief calls for DRC ceasefire to tackle Ebola outbreak

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns of ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’, as Uganda closes border with DRC

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa

Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday…

Medical Daily · May 26

1 in 3 people at centre of deadly Ebola outbreak don’t believe it is real: ‘A satanic disease’

Only 64 per cent of residents in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) told ActionAid that the virus was not linked to spiritual or mythical causes

The Independent UK · May 26

Sen. Andy Kim Says He Was Pepper-Sprayed Outside Newark ICE Detention Center

U.S. Sen. Andy Kim said he was pepper-sprayed Monday outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, where protesters had gathered amid a hunger strike by detainees and growing calls from Democratic officials to close the facility.

Latin Times · May 26

Voices: I’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the price

COMMENT: Tom Hiddleston reflects on a visit to South Sudan and how it highlights the importance of international aid as it is cut by countries including the UK and US, ahead of playing in Soccer Aid – which has raised £120m for Unicef

The Independent UK · May 26

Rare strain, community distrust, lack of vaccine: All you need to know about Congo’s Ebola crisis

Eastern Congo is battling one of its most dangerous Ebola outbreaks in years. The WHO has declared it a public health emergency of international concern and identified it as the third-largest outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain on record. So far, over 900 suspected cases have been recorded, including 101 confirmed…

The Times of India · May 26

21-day quarantine for all arrivals from DR Congo, Uganda

The Public Health Ministry on Tuesday began a 21-day mandatory quarantine for all arrivals from Ebola-stricken DR Congo and Uganda, amid rising arrivals from the central african countries and lack of cooperation.

Bangkok Post · May 26

Ebola outbreak aid workers are now facing new threats from suspicious locals

Health workers treating Ebola victims in eastern Congo are also dealing with mistrust and abuse

The Independent UK · May 25