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Russian Anti-Plague Lab Researcher Dies of Unknown Illness; Facility Secrecy Hinders Inquiry
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A reported death and quarantine at Russia's Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute have triggered analyst calls for international investigation, citing Russia's historical biological weapons research. The incident is unconfirmed and details are scarce, but it raises concerns about potential biosecurity risks and the need for transparency.
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