Oued Mouilah pollution: Algeria to seek international legal action

During an official visit to Tlemcen tasked by the President, Interior Minister Brahim Merad described the pollution at Oued Mouilah as deeply concerning. Investigations have revealed that the water is contaminated with hazardous heavy metals and pharmaceutical waste, stemming from untreated effluents originating from Morocco. The Minister condemned these practices as a violation of international agreements and a direct threat to public health. The Algerian government has pledged to address the issue firmly, announcing plans to escalate the matter to international bodies and utilize international law to safeguard the nation's environment and the well-being of its citizens.