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Sousse Municipality Orders Removal of Illegal Structures Along Halouf Wadi

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sousse municipality ordered the removal of illegal structures along the Halouf wadi to preserve its natural flow and protect the environment.
  • The campaign targets encroachments like enclosures, waste deposits, and unauthorized constructions that obstruct the wadi.
  • The municipality emphasized collective responsibility for maintaining the wadi and preventing floods, warning of legal action for non-compliance.

The municipality of Sousse has launched a campaign to dismantle illegal installations along the Halouf wadi. The operation aims to preserve the natural water flow, protect the environment, and reduce health and ecological risks. Residents and businesses occupying parts of the wadi without authorization have been ordered to remove all structures, including enclosures, waste dumps, and unauthorized buildings. The municipality stressed that these actions are crucial for ensuring the safety of residents and preventing floods by maintaining clear drainage paths for rainwater. It called on all adjacent residents and inhabitants to cease any illegal exploitation of the wadi's banks. The municipality warned that failure to comply promptly will result in the application of legal and regulatory measures. It also highlighted that preserving the wadi and public domain is a shared responsibility requiring everyone's cooperation for a clean and safe environment. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to protect public property and enforce regulations, reminding everyone of their obligation to respect the wadi's integrity.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.