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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