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| The Head of Khemisti sub-prefecture fled the angry crowd |
| 2011-01-20 |
| [Ennahar] Hundreds of villagers in Ain El Hamra, in the municipality of Khemisti, 71 km east of the capital of the province of Tissemsilt have closed the headquarters of the Daira (sub-prefecture) and tried to enter the office of the head of the daïra (sub-prefect), demanding his departure. The latter has miraculously beat feet from the angry youths protesting against the lack of drinking water for over two months and the dump which disfigures the image of their town. They were also unhappy with the manner he had completed the distribution of social housing. The Head of Daira of Khemisti decamped aboard his private vehicle to take refuge in the urban security of the Daira, pursued by some protesters. According to them, he refused to listen to their claims. The mayor tried to calm the angry crowd but couldn't. Ennahar tried to get in touch with the Secretary General of the Daira but in vain, the latter has also decamped, fearing the wrath of the angry citizens. The representative of the head of the Daira in response to our question, promise that the claims of the inhabitants will be covered within twenty-four hours. All doors are open to listen to citizens' complaints, he said. But the main demand of the inhabitants was the departure of head of the Daira, threatening to heighten tension in case he remains at his post. |
| Posted by:Fred |