The administrative center is the town of Dungu, which lies on both sides of the Uele River.

[2] Starting in September 2008, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) conducted a series of attacks on civilians in Dungu territory.

Several access roads were not usable either due to their poor condition or for security reasons.

The southern axis towards Isiro was only accessible by bicycles, motorbikes or small vehicles.

180 kilometres (110 mi) of the road connecting Dungu to Bunia was in a poor condition.