Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-668  

NTB Type

8.8. Issues related to transit  

Complaint

Following the accident held in IGANGA in the Republic of Uganda on 17 February, 2015 at 19h30, east african time, the truck which is registered in Burundi has been taken in hostage by Uganda Police until today and the driver is in prison at IGANGA. The truck have a COMESA Insurance that occurs wherever you are in the sub region.The COMESA insurance number is 0067772 (truck ) and 0067773 (trailer) valid from 23/03/2014 to 03/22/2015. The truck has the registration number of A2588A (truck) and T0110A (trailer). We are requesting that this truck and its driver can be released, so that they can continue their travel. Note that the truck contains the construction materials and shoes and was returning to Burundi.  

Status note

On 21st December 2015, Uganda Focal Point reported that they had contacted the Police Chief- Director of Traffic who is also a member of the NMC. The truck was released long time ago and therefore this is a resolved NTB.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Uganda: It is the Police of Iganga in the Republic of Uganda who take in hostage of the truck and its driver because they get and accident. (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Burundi  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2015-02-17  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2015-12-21  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2015-03-16 10:33  

Modified

2020-02-24 23:41