Kenya's president on Tuesday defended the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals after a court halted the plan and security forces teargassed protesters fearing the deadly virus could spread in the country
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Kenyan president defends controversial US-backed Ebola facility
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Kenyan President has defended the opening of a US-backed Ebola quarantine center despite a court halt and protests from locals fearing the spread of the deadly virus. The facility is intended for US nationals and has sparked controversy in the country. Security forces have used teargas to disperse protesters, highlighting the tense situation surrounding the center's establishment.