Rwanda cracks down on illegal alcohol after spate of deaths
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa
In Rwanda, the fight against illegal alcohol has become a national priority. For several weeks, authorities have stepped up seizures, shut down factories and recalled dozens of brands, following a series of deaths linked to bottles contaminated with methanol. Our correspondent travelled to Bugesera, where 18 people died on the same day after being poisoned by these drinks.
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