Transport strike on RN27: civil society fears a humanitarian crisis in Ituri

Traffic has been halted for six days on the RN27 between Bunia and Mahagi, where transporters began a strike on October 17, 2026, to protest ambushes, killings and extortion attributed to armed groups. Hundreds of heavy trucks and public transport vehicles are stranded, including in Mahagi, Ngote and Fataki, while food prices are rising. The Ngote sub-coordination of SOCICO is urging provincial authorities to provide security escorts and accelerate the disarmament of militias. It cited earlier attacks, including passengers being robbed in ambushes at Dhera in July 2026.