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  • loaded language: 'angry residents'
  • loaded language: 'strongly condemn'
  • loaded language: 'panic'
  • loaded language: 'resistance'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: selective emphasis on violence and anger
  • vague attribution: initial reports, authorities, federal health officials

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Ebola Treatment Center Attacked in Congo, 18 Suspected Cases Unaccounted For

Residents in Mongbwalu, Congo, attacked an Ebola treatment center, resulting in the escape of 18 suspected cases. This incident is the second attack in the region within a week, coinciding with rising tensions over the Ebola outbreak, which the WHO has classified as posing a 'very high' risk for Congo.

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Our neutral summary

Residents in Mongbwalu, Congo, attacked an Ebola treatment center, resulting in the escape of 18 suspected cases. This incident is the second attack in the region within a week, coinciding with rising tensions over the Ebola outbreak, which the WHO has classified as posing a 'very high' risk for Congo.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 45/100
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Inflammatory language 5/100
Sentiment -20/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'angry residents'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'strongly condemn'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'panic'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'resistance'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: selective emphasis on violence and anger
  • ✕ vague attribution: initial reports, authorities, federal health officials

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Second treatment center set ablaze in Congo, with 18 suspected cases leaving...

Neutral Headline

Ebola Treatment Center Attacked in Congo, 18 Suspected Cases Unaccounted For