Generalized controversy in Nador on the exploitation of cemeteries of Sidi Salem for infrastructure purposes

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

This article was automatically translated from Hibapress, the Arabic version:

Heba Press: Muhammad Zaruh

The exploitation of the National Electricity Office of Ametar from the tombs of Sidi Salem, under the direction of the Nador group, aroused generalized controversy in local circles. Many residents and activists have expressed their dissatisfaction with this procedure, noting that the applicable legal leaders were respected, which was considered a violation of the holiness of the tombs which have a spiritual and historical value for residents of the region.

The tombs of Sidi Salem are an important historical and religious symbol for the residents of Nador, because they include the remains of their ancestors and a certain number of eminent figures that have played a big role in the history of the region. People claim that any interference in these tombs must take into account their religious holiness and their status with the local community, in addition to adhering to the laws and procedures which protect these sites from all illegal exploitation.

On the other hand, sources of the National Electricity Office have said that the exploitation of this area is the responsibility of the project to improve the electrical infrastructure in the region. She stressed that the project will help improve the quality of the services provided to the population and strengthen the electrical network, since the work has been done according to what is required by the public interest.

Despite these clarifications, residents and activists call for an examination of this project, stressing the need to protect the city’s historic and religious sites. They also called for the involvement of the local community in decision -making concerning infrastructure projects, in order to avoid the repetition of these conflicts which affect the relationship between those responsible and the population.

The question remains open to discussion, because the people demand the authorities concerned by an urgent intervention to find a solution that guarantees respect for the tombs and their spiritual value, while achieving a balance between public interest and protection of cultural heritage and religious of the city.