HIBAPRESS – Tetouan: Omar Razzini
The Dar El-Lebbadi neighborhood in the city of Tetouan is experiencing a real threat after the partial collapse of the roof of an abandoned building on the former post office street, belonging to the Sidi El Mandri district. The situation is no longer subject to interpretation or waiting, after the building, which is on the verge of collapse, has become a direct danger to the lives of residents and passersby.
The recent rains increased the fragility of the building and caused water to leak into neighboring homes, in a scene that portends a complete collapse that could occur at any moment. The cracks are visible, and parts of the roof have already collapsed, which means that the danger is real and tangible, and not just a theoretical possibility.
According to identical testimonies from residents, the district leader and the Pasha of the city of Tetouan were informed of the seriousness of the situation. Accordingly, the responsibility today is clear and specific, and any delay in intervention bears its direct consequences for those in the decision-making position.
In such cases, there is no room to invoke procedures or administrative procedures, because protecting lives precedes all consideration. Ignoring the clear indicators of danger, or being satisfied with waiting, practically means accepting the risk of endangering the lives of citizens.
The continuation of the situation as it is, despite the prior notice of the danger of the building, makes any potential accident a direct result of the lack of intervention at the appropriate time. The responsibility here is not only moral, but also legal and ethical, because the concerned authorities have become aware of the imminent danger.
The question posed by the residents with bitterness:
Do we wait for a humanitarian catastrophe to occur before the mechanisms move? And are people's lives that cheap?
Any delay after this public warning will be tantamount to directly holding the concerned authorities responsible in the event of any unfortunate consequences.
Lives are a trust in the necks of the officials, and immediate intervention is no longer an option… but a duty that cannot be postponed.
