Police, Protesters Clash in Kenya over US Ebola Facility
Summary
Protests erupted in Kenya against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility at a military airbase. Demonstrators argue the facility should be built in countries with active infections (DRC and Uganda) and fear importing the virus. The US has provided funds and training for Kenya's response, but public opposition remains strong.
- Kenyan protests against US Ebola quarantine facility at military airbase
- Two days of protests in June, two killed
- Protesters say facility should be in countries with reported cases (DRC, Uganda)
- Kenyans concerned about importing Ebola amid lack of specialized facilities
- US has spent hundreds of millions on containment capacity
- Kenya has received millions from US for isolation facilities and worker training
