Cross-border pollution: Algeria weighs international action against Moroccan toxic discharges

Following orders from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, a ministerial delegation led by Interior Minister Brahim Merad inspected Tlemcen to assess the environmental damage caused by contaminated water flowing from Morocco. The site visits at Oued Mouillah and the Hammam Boughrara dam confirmed severe pollution levels. Scientific tests identified chemical and heavy metal concentrations reaching 100 times the authorized limits, which officials described as evidence of deliberate human intervention rather than accidental spillage. The contamination has already caused the death of over 45 tons of fish and is severely impacting agricultural activities in the Maghnia region. While the government guarantees that current drinking water supplies are being treated for safety, Minister Merad affirmed that Algeria will pursue the matter through international bodies to hold the responsible parties accountable and ensure an end to this environmental crisis.