Disruption of Water Supply in Meknes Causes Public Outrage
In a notable report from "Bayane Al-Yawm", the disruption of water supply across various neighborhoods in the city of Meknes has resulted in significant confusion and dissatisfaction among residents, who found themselves unable to meet even their most basic daily needs. This sudden interruption is attributed to an unexpected malfunction in the main supply pipeline originating from the Idriss I dam, a facility managed by the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water. However, the public's reaction predominantly focused not on the malfunction itself but rather on the management of the crisis and the communication surrounding it.
Furthermore, the same publication highlighted the resurgence of illegal parking attendants in the Taghazout area, as confirmed by local sources. This has led to an increase in complaints from visitors and local stakeholders regarding practices deemed "illegal" in several parking spaces. In light of this, community members have called for the intervention of the relevant authorities to regulate parking and combat all forms of illegal exploitation of public property, urging necessary actions to ensure compliance with the law and protect both visitors and residents alike.
Healthcare Initiatives and Migration Concerns
In another noteworthy initiative, "Bayane Al-Yawm" reported that a total of 484 individuals benefited from a multidisciplinary medical caravan organized at the second-level health center in the Anrki municipality, located in the Azilal province, as part of the mobile health program. This initiative was coordinated by the regional delegation of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in Azilal, in collaboration with local authorities, with the aim of enhancing access to healthcare services for the local population and nearby areas.
Meanwhile, "Al-Masaa" published that the Moroccan Trade Union Network for Migration (RSMMAROC) condemned the new European migration and asylum pact, deeming it a concerning step towards reinforcing policies based on security approaches and tightening border control, along with the sorting and expulsion of migrants. This network, which operates on issues concerning migration and the rights of migrant workers, warned of the negative implications of this pact on Morocco as a transit and reception country for migrants, highlighting the risks of offloading migration management responsibilities onto southern countries. They emphasized that migrants would be the first to suffer from the consequences of this pact, urging the government not to accept any agreements that would position Morocco as a gatekeeper for Europe at the expense of migrant rights and dignity.
In a separate report, it was noted that the city of Fes endured unbearable conditions for over three consecutive days, experiencing more than 12 hours of water outages daily due to maintenance work being conducted by the multi-service company at the Idriss I dam, which is relied upon for supplying drinking water to the city and surrounding areas.
Additionally, "Al-Masaa" reported that judicial police have referred a network involving several officials, doctors, employees, and professionals to the public prosecutor's office at the Court of Appeal in Ouarzazate, concerning a case of driving license forgery in the Zagora region. Following the results of the judicial interrogations, it was decided to place the owners of ten driving schools and three employees working at the "NARSA" annex in Zagora under provisional detention. In contrast, the former mayor of Zagora, along with three doctors and municipal employees, were allowed to remain free on bail, with their cases referred to the primary court in Zagora for misdemeanor jurisdiction, while the owner of a driving school was pursued under provisional release against a financial guarantee set at 40,000 dirhams.
Moreover, "Al-Akhbar Al-Maghribiya" reported that poultry professionals, after suffering severe losses due to an oversupply coupled with declining demand, are pinning their hopes on the summer season to salvage this sector, which could be on the brink of collapse. Ahmed Daoudi, the managing director of the Professional Federation of the Poultry Sector, indicated that the current situation is merely a passing cloud that will soon dissipate in the upcoming summer. He attributed the decrease in demand to the recent Eid al-Adha, where consumers who purchased sacrificial animals primarily consumed their purchases, leading to a reduction in demand for poultry.
As reported by hespress.com.
