A man has been shot and injured during a protest in Kenya, near a United States-run Ebola quarantine centre. The incident occurred as demonstrators clashed with security forces in the city of Kisumu, where the facility is located. Witnesses reported that the shooting took place when the crowd attempted to breach the perimeter of the centre, which is operated by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The protester was taken to a local hospital. The nature of his injuries is not yet known. Police have not commented on the incident.
The protest was part of a wider demonstration against the government's handling of the economy and alleged police brutality. The CDC centre is part of international efforts to contain the spread of Ebola in the region. Kenya has not reported any cases of the virus, but the facility is used for testing and monitoring potential outbreaks.
The shooting underscores the volatile security situation in the country, where protests have become increasingly common.
