Nador's waste becomes an ironic protest

Piles of accumulated waste in the streets of Nador have become a means of symbolic protest, with residents taking ironic photos beside the rubbish to express anger over the deteriorating cleaning service.
The scenes have sparked a broad debate on how the sector is managed, with criticism aimed at the Nador municipality and the grouping of communes, and local calls demanding the resignation of its president Halim Foutat.
Observers argue the problem is not limited to waste collection but also involves coordination, oversight and clarifying responsibilities, as legislative elections approach and put elected officials' records under scrutiny.