Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after ex-boyfriend sets her on fire in a gasoline attack.

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died after suffering severe injuries from being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend. The incident, described as a gasoline attack, occurred days before her death while she was hospitalized. Cheptegei was a notable figure in the athletics community, and her tragic passing highlights issues of domestic violence. The case has drawn attention to the urgent need for addressing such violence against women.

September 05, 2024
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