Minister Acts After Contempt Ruling
Kenya's Health Minister, Aden Duale, has informed a court that he has issued an order to stop all preparatory work for a US-managed Ebola quarantine facility. This action comes after Duale was found in contempt of court for disregarding an earlier directive to halt the project.
Public Opposition and Protests
The proposed facility, intended for US citizens being evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a widespread Ebola outbreak, has faced considerable resistance from the Kenyan public. Since its announcement in May, widespread protests, some turning deadly, have erupted across the country, highlighting strong opposition to the plan.
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