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Protest Rally in Mazotos on January 24th Against Desalination Plant Installation

Published January 21, 2026, 08:03
Protest Rally in Mazotos on January 24th Against Desalination Plant Installation

The Mazotos Community Council is organizing a protest rally on Saturday, January 24th, at 10 am near the gas station, against the installation of a mobile desalination plant in the Mazotos marine area. The community is demanding the revocation of the decision, characterizing it as arbitrary and hasty, as it is not accompanied by an environmental study or consultation. The letter sent to the relevant authorities emphasizes the sensitivity of the ecosystem in the area and the importance of fishing and tourism. The Community Council had requested compensatory measures from the Water Development Department, such as reduced water prices and staffing of the plant by local residents, but received no positive response. The community believes that the decision violates basic principles of environmental governance and expresses strong objections to the installation of the plant.