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Protests hit US Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya

A US Ebola quarantine centre in Laikipia, Kenya has sparked protests over land and sovereignty.

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 01:48 UTC
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A US-built Ebola quarantine centre in Laikipia, Kenya has triggered protests from local residents who view the facility as a violation of land rights and national sovereignty. The controversy taps into deep colonial-era grievances over land dispossession in the region. Al Jazeera's report details how the centre has revived debates about foreign intervention in Kenya's public health infrastructure. The protests highlight ongoing tensions between global health security measures and local community consent.
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