DRC flight suspension and Uganda border curbs isolate Ebola-hit Bunia
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has stopped all flights to and from Bunia to control an Ebola outbreak in the area. Uganda has also limited travel across its border with the DRC, disrupting trade and movement.Key Facts
- The DRC’s Ministry of Transport and Communications suspended all air traffic in and out of Bunia, Ituri province’s capital.
- Flights for humanitarian, medical, and emergency purposes can still happen with special permission.
- Bunia Airport is an important travel and trade hub because roads in the area are hard to pass.
- Uganda, which shares a border with Bunia, has also restricted travel to prevent Ebola spread.
- Many goods for Bunia pass through Uganda, so the restrictions have hurt local businesses.
- Shop owners and business operators in Bunia report losing customers and having trouble fulfilling orders.
- Local people worry about the long-term impact on health and the economy.
- Some business leaders ask the government for tax relief to help them during the airport closure.
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