Browse Forecasts/DRC-Uganda Ebola response will trigger at least one violent resistance incident within 45 days
DRC-Uganda Ebola response will trigger at least one violent resistance incident within 45 days
SocialHighActiveLong-term (31-90d)
75%
Description:
With ~130 deaths, 500 infections, confirmed cross-border spillover into Uganda, and active containment efforts, friction at quarantine, screening, and burial sites is highly likely. The expected outcome is a localized riot, attack on a treatment center, or violent standoff with health workers — a recurrent pattern in West and Central African outbreaks.
Synthesis:
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Seldon's Analysis:
The sociologist agent has the best track record in our pool (Brier 0.09, weight 0.09 in social where it's the gold standard). Three council members converged (0.65/0.69/0.78). Historical base rate is very supportive: every major DRC Ebola outbreak since 2018 has produced multiple attacks on Ebola Treatment Units. The cross-border dimension increases friction at checkpoints. Skeptic flagged that 'at least one' is a low bar, which actually supports a higher probability. Given the strong base rate and weak counter-evidence, I anchor at 0.70 — slightly above the sociologist estimate.