Two die in Kenya protests against U.S. Ebola quarantine center

Two people died in Kenya during protests against a planned quarantine center for U.S. citizens infected with Ebola. The center, intended for the Laikipia Air Base, had its operations temporarily suspended by Kenyan courts.

Hundreds of young Kenyans demonstrated in Nanyuki against the facility, which the U.S. announced would house Americans infected with the virus abroad. Local media captured violent clashes, with police deploying tear gas to disperse the crowds. A 27-year-old man was reportedly shot and killed, with a second death later confirmed.

Hussain Khalid of VOCAL Africa human rights organization stated the 27-year-old "was shot and killed, dying on the spot." He confirmed the death of a second individual whose identity is still being verified.

Kenya has not recorded any Ebola cases, though neighboring Uganda has reported 15 cases, including one fatality. The High Court has extended the suspension of the U.S. facility's operations and demanded the government disclose all agreements related to the center within seven days. A smaller protest in Nairobi on Tuesday saw demonstrators carrying a coffin labeled "Ebola" and holding signs reading "We reject Ebola in Kenya."