Gbadolite: RVA agents demand 143 months of back pay

Agents of the Air Transport Authority (RVA) in Gbadolite, located in the Nord-Ubangi province, are denouncing an untenable situation: more than 143 months of salary arrears, meaning over eleven years without regular pay. The Citizen Synergy for Change, a civil society organization, organized a peaceful march alongside the agents to protest this violation of workers' rights. A memorandum was submitted to the governorate of Nord-Ubangi, detailing the hardships faced by the agents. The agents report living in extreme precariousness, unable to meet essential needs for food, healthcare, and their children's education. A strike initiated on June 22, 2026, has yet to yield any concrete solutions. Despite the ongoing crisis, some agents continue to perform essential tasks for the Gbadolite airport's operation. The agents are demanding immediate payment of the 143 months of arrears and the implementation of sustainable measures to ensure regular remuneration. They are also calling for a clear response from the government and the RVA's general management, whom they accuse of remaining silent amid this crisis.