UN condemns 'violent' death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei

Cheptegei, 33, succumbed to injuries after she was reportedly set on fire by her ex-boyfriend.

Rebecca Cheptegei competes in the women's marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on August 26, 2023. Cheptegei died on September 5 days after being attacked by an ex-boyfriend. (AFP)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

The United Nations has said the death of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei linked to domestic violence "illustrates a much bigger problem

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UN condemns 'violent' death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei

Cheptegei, 33, succumbed to injuries after she was reportedly set on fire by her ex-boyfriend.

Rebecca Cheptegei competes in the women's marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on August 26, 2023. Cheptegei died on September 5 days after being attacked by an ex-boyfriend. (AFP)

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