the service is at her family's home town, bukwo. she will receive full military honours, having been a member of the ugandan armed forces. the 33—year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games last month, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. rebecca cheptegei's body was brought in from kenya, where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya. herformer partner has since died of his injuries. our senior africa correspondent anne soy has more from bukwo. rebecca cheptegei was a much loved member of this community, and you can see that from the turnout today. there were easily thousands of people here coming to pay their last respects to somebody they describe as humble, who was willing to help members of the community and who inspired many children to take up athletics. earlier in the day, local councillors met here at bukwo district and passed a motion to name a street and a sports venue after her. earlier, we heard from paris, which is the city she

the service was in herfamily�*s home town, bukwo.ndan armed forces. the 33—year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games last month, died after being doused with petrol and set on fire. rebecca cheptegei's body was brought in from kenya, where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya and uganda. herformer partner has since died of his injuries. our correspondent anne soy has more. formal military honours as uganda bade farewell to one of its finest ambassadors. sergeant rebecca cheptegei flew her country's flag high across the world in long—distance races, but back in her home, she fell victim to domestic violence. thousands of local residents here turned up for the funeral. they said rebecca was a much—loved member of this bukwo community, and who inspired many children to take up athletics. she died in neighbouring kenya after a former boyfriend poured petrol on her and set her on fire. we are guilty as government, but also the community is guilty. it is not

and also for the community in bukwo.may, so the charges currently running the funeral programme —— honour of may. it is a military event, honouring her. she will be buried not too far from her at her father's she will be buried not too far from her at herfather�*s home state. from her at her father's home state. , uv from her at her father's home state. , ., ., ., state. rebecca's violent death has prompted _ state. rebecca's violent death has prompted a _ state. rebecca's violent death has prompted a great - state. rebecca's violent death has prompted a great deal- state. rebecca's violent death has prompted a great deal ofl has prompted a great deal of discussion in uganda and kenya. what is likely to change as a result of her dying?- what is likely to change as a result of her dying? well, the ho -e is result of her dying? well, the hope is it _ result of her dying? well, the hope is it will _ result of her dying? well, the hope is it will change - result of her dying? well, the hope is it will change the - result of

the service is taking place at herfamily�*s home town, bukwo.he will receive full military honours, having been a member of the ugandan armed forces. the 33—year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games last month, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. her body was brought in from kenya, where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya. herformer partner has since died of his injuries. our senior africa correspondent anne soy has more from bukwo. you canjust see how many people are here today. in my estimation, thousands. they have dozens of tents set up behind me, but the seating space has been taken up and there are many, many more people standing everywhere here. this is a very sad day for this community. they have remembered her as a humble member of this community who inspired many children to take up athletics, and who was ready to help many people. herfamily has been remembering her as a pillar of their family, of their large family. she was supporting

the service is taking place at herfamily�*s home town, bukwo.year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games last month, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. her body was brought in from kenya, where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya. herformer partner has since died of his injuries. 0ur senior africa correspondent anne soy has more from bukwo. you canjust see how many people are here today. in my estimation, thousands. they have dozens of tents set up behind me, but the seating space has been taken up and there are many, many more people standing everywhere here. this is a very sad day for this community.

she has been laid to rest in herfamily�*s home town, bukwo.he received full military honours, having been a member of the ugandan armed forces. the 33—year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games last month, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. rebecca cheptegei's body was brought in from kenya where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya. her former partner has since died of his injuries.(wipe sot we are guilty as government but also the community's guilt. it is not true that we did not know. even in the local community. that rebecca was facing family problems. i community. that rebecca was facing family problems. i want to sa to facing family problems. i want to say to the _ facing family problems. i want to say to the family _ facing family problems. i want to say to the family of- facing family problems. i want| to say to the family of rebecca cheptegei, it is a really sad moment_ cheptegei, it is a really sad moment in uganda, as we went to paris

anne soy, bbc news, bukwo.ith gisele pelicot, whose ex—husband is on trial in an sexual abuse case that has shocked the country. feminist organisations called for some 30 gatherings in cities from marseille to paris. protest banners read "support gisele" and "victims we believe you." ms pelicot�*s ex—husband is accused of drugging her and recruiting dozens of strangers to rape her over a nearly ten—year period. she has requested that the trial of her ex—husband and 50 co—defendants be made public, to raise awareness about the use of drugs to commit sexual abuse. several alleged attackers remain at large. here's what one protester said outside of avignon court. i have total admiration for her. i think what she is doing is very courageous. thanks to her, she carries the voice of so many children and women, and even men, because that happens to. yes, of course i think she has immense coverage to be able to testify like that in an open way. at least four people have died and hundreds more have been evacuated after

the service was in her family's home town, bukwo. she received full military honours, having been a member of the ugandan armed forces. the 33—year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games last month, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. rebecca cheptegei's body was brought in from kenya, where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya and uganda. her former partner has since died of his injuries. we are guilty as government but also the community is guilty. it is not true that we did not know even in the local community that rebecca was facing family problems. i want to say prior to the family it is a sad moment in uganda and all of us friends. when we went to paris with rebecca, we really felt it because it was just three weeks we were together and one month of training together and it's really sad. our senior africa correspondent anne soy has more from bukwo. rebecca cheptegei was a much loved member of this community, and you can see that fro

anne soy, bbc news, bukwo.d for a budget for the nhs saying it needs billions more in annualfunding or it will face inevitable decline. sir ed willl deliver his address to his party's annual conference in brighton today. from there, our political correspondent damian grammaticas reports. election may be done but here comes one political leader who is still pulling his stance. sir ed davey enjoying himself as much as ever as he and some of his newly elected mps made their entrance to their party conference. when it comes to policies, the liberal democrat leader is also sticking to the same themes that were part of the formula that brought him electoral success, saying his party will aim to be a constructive force in parliament.- constructive force in parliament. , ., , parliament. we will priority health and _ parliament. we will priority health and care, _ parliament. we will priority health and care, will - parliament. we will priority health and care, will be - health and care, will be campaigning on that and

the service is at her family's home town, bukwo.orces. the 33—year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games last month, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. rebecca cheptegei's body was brought in from kenya, where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya. herformer partner has since died of his injuries. our senior africa correspondent anne soy has more from bukwo. rebecca cheptegei was a much loved member of this community, and you can see that from the turnout today. there were easily thousands of people here coming to pay their last respects to somebody they describe as humble, who was willing to help members of the community and who inspired

the service is at her family's home town, bukwo.hon runner, who competed in the paris games last month, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. rebecca cheptegei's body was brought in from kenya where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya. herformer partner has since died of his injuries. 0ur senior africa correspondent anne soy has more from bukwo. rebecca cheptegei was a much loved member of this community, and you can see that from the turnout today.

she has been laid to rest in herfamily�*s home town, bukwo.of the ugandan armed forces. the 33—year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games last month, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. rebecca cheptegei's body was brought in from kenya where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya. her former partner has since died of his injuries.(wipe sot we are guilty as government but also the community's guilt. it is not true

the service is taking place at herfamily�*s home town, bukwo.has been taken up and there are many, many more people standing everywhere here. this is a very sad day for this community.

the service will take place at herfamily�*s home town, bukwo.aving been a member of the ugandan armed forces. the 33—year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games this year, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. her body was brought overnight from kenya, where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya. herformer partner has since died of his injuries. let's speak to patience akumu, a ugandan lawyer who has campaigned on gender equality issues. what needs to be learned from rebecca's of violent death7 i rebecca's of violent death? i think in this moment of deep sorrow, we need to reflect on the way in which women no matter what their social status to, no matter what they've achieved in life, are still expected to bend to the expectations of society, even if it kills them. this is the reality for many women, in africa it is the case that 42% of women face some sort of violence in their life. as an african women, every day, you are hassled. there is systematic d

the service is taking place at herfamily�*s home town, bukwo.nours, having been a member of the ugandan armed forces. the 33—year—old marathon runner, who competed in the paris games this year, died after being doused with petrol and set alight. her body was brought overnight from kenya, where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya. herformer partner has since died of his injuries. let's speak to our senior africa correspondent, anne soy who's at the local council in bukwo. this is the venue where the funeral service is about to get a takeaway. they are moving a motion to name a road at a sports venue after cheptegei, someone who they remember as being very friendly to the people here, encouraging children tojoin in people here, encouraging children to join in with athletics. her death is a big blow to the entire community here. ., ., , blow to the entire community here. ., .,, ,_, here. her death has underscored that there are _ here. her death has underscored that there are high

they said rebecca was a much—loved member of this bukwo community, and who inspired many children tog kenya after herformer boyfriend poured petrol on her and set her on fire. we are guilty as a government, but also the community is guilty. it is not true that we did not know, even in the local community, that rebecca was facing family problems. domestic violence is endemic in the community where rebecca lived, and so many people are hoping that her death will mark the beginning of the end of this vice so that elite athletes like her and women generally will feel safe in their homes. we have a right to live, and no—one has a right to take over someone's life — someone's daughter, someone who the family depends on. local leaders here say they will name a road and a sports venue in her honour. anne soy, bbc news. one of england's largest school academy trusts wants to ban mobile phones for students during the day. the 0rmiston academies trust says it's started phasing out access to smartphones for its 35,000 students because of what it calls the "catastrophic" impact on children's ment

the service was in her family's home town, bukwo.om kenya, where she lived and trained. her death has renewed concern about the level of violence against women in kenya and uganda. herformer partner has since died of his injuries. our correspondent anne soy has more

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