March 23 Movement & Canada

March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement, backed by Rwanda, controls key cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo — North Kivu and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, further hindering Ebola containment efforts and contributing to the humanitarian crisis.

Canada: Canada>>> has imposed a 90-day entry ban on residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>, Uganda>>>, and South Sudan>>> due to concerns about the Ebola outbreak.

March 23 Movement: The conflict involving the March 23 Movement>>> and Islamist militants has hindered efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>.

Canada: Canada is temporarily restricting entry for travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.

March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement rebel group controls parts of Democratic Republic of the Congo — North Kivu and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu provinces, including Democratic Republic of the Congo — Goma, where Ebola cases have been confirmed. Their presence complicates humanitarian access and coordination of the response.

Canada: Canada is mentioned as a co-host of the World Cup, which the Democratic Republic of the Congo football team cancelled its training camp for due to the Ebola outbreak.