"Residents of Toujounine Protest Against Pollution Caused by Local Factories"

Residents of the Toujounine district in Nouakchott demonstrated on Sunday, demanding that authorities relocate factories situated near their homes due to severe pollution. The protesters declared that these factories have caused unbearable air pollution, severely impacting their lives, and they highlighted their suffering from respiratory issues and environmental contamination. Recently, the Ministry of the Environment suspended the operations of two factories following resident complaints and a news report that underscored the pollution levels and health risks from the smoke emitted by these factories, which has prompted some residents to migrate away from the area.