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irisblue

(33,720 posts)
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 03:47 AM Sep 5

Sad update on Rebecca Cheptegei

My first post -https://democraticunderground.com/125560820


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vx0kq2xr2o?at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_origin=BBCBreaking&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_link_id=B9CD13FC-6B52-11EF-BDCF-82BFE6B47BAE&at_link_type=web_link&at_medium=social&at_campaign_type=owned&at_format=link

snip-"Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend, Ugandan officials say.

snip-"There are concerns about the increasing cases of violence against female athletes in Kenya, several of which have resulted in death.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace," Uganda's athletics federation said in a post on X."

more there.


Rest in Peace

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Sad update on Rebecca Cheptegei (Original Post) irisblue Sep 5 OP
Beyond Horrific. May she find the peace she deserves in whatever realm might offer it... hlthe2b Sep 5 #1
When will women and children be safe on this planet? Irish_Dem Sep 5 #2
When women are in control. 2naSalit Sep 6 #3
Yep. Irish_Dem Sep 6 #5
What's wrong with men? flying_wahini Sep 6 #4
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