Syrian Democratic Forces & International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces, an armed group with ties to the Islamic State, has attacked civilians in Ituri, adding to the region's volatility and hindering Ebola response efforts.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is actively involved in the Ebola response, but its volunteers face threats and have suffered casualties, indicating significant operational challenges and risks.

Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, has carried out violent attacks in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, killing civilians and burning homes, further complicating Ebola containment efforts.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is involved in managing safe burials for Ebola victims, facing resistance from communities, and has reported the deaths of three volunteers from the outbreak.

Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces' violence in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province further complicates the response to the Ebola outbreak by creating an unstable environment.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement warned that Ebola can escalate quickly under current conditions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.