Haut-Uele: Activities Paralyzed at Durba Central Market, Vendors Protest Against Growing Insecurity

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Crime & Law
Haut-Uele: Activities Paralyzed at Durba Central Market, Vendors Protest Against Growing Insecurity

Economic activities at the central market in Durba have been halted since Wednesday due to a strike by vendors, triggered by increasing insecurity involving armed bandits. The latest incident occurred on Tuesday evening when armed individuals attacked a gold trader, stealing a significant amount of money. Business operators are calling on authorities to enhance security, as the situation in the Watsa region has been deteriorating for several months with frequent armed attacks.

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