Several buses and vehicles en route to Girayda have been held by security authorities in Nyala since Thursday. The measure is in place after pro-government militiamen opened fire on several buses in the vicinity of Abu Jabra in the past week.<\/p>\n
According to sources, people in Girayda are suffering as a result of the roadblock. They are entirely dependent on these vehicles for the transport of commodities, especially after the deteriorating security situation prompted smaller vehicles to discontinue their service three months ago.<\/p>\n
Girayda residents told Radio Dabanga that a considerable number of medical patients in the area require further hospital treatment in Nyala. However, they cannot be transferred as no transport has been available since last week.<\/p>\n
The residents have appealed to the central and state governments to coordinate with Unamid to lift the roadblock, and stressed that the transport constraints have caused price increases in consumer goods and living expenses in general.<\/p>\n
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