Accountability Sought After Residential Building Collapse
The Leftist Federation in Fes has called for accountability following the tragic collapse of a residential building in the Ain Naqbi neighborhood of the Jnan El Ward district, which resulted in numerous casualties and injuries. In a statement from the party's regional office in Fes, they emphasized that this incident unveils the failures of urban planning and management policies. The catastrophe, which shook the city on May 21, has left victims, including fatalities and individuals with varying degrees of injury. The party asserts that this is not merely an accidental event or a matter of fate, but rather a direct consequence of systemic structural deficiencies and the absence of stringent monitoring of buildings at risk of collapse.
Call for Comprehensive Investigation and Support for Victims
In light of these events, the party expressed its solidarity with the families of the victims and the injured, demanding a thorough and comprehensive investigation to ascertain accountability, from the project owners to all potential parties implicated in administrative corruption or negligence regarding construction violations. They emphasized the necessity of ensuring that no responsible individual escapes accountability. The statement criticized the lack of proactive monitoring and the disregard for citizens' complaints regarding cracks and safety risks, placing the blame on elected officials and urban authorities for the tragedy.
Furthermore, the federation stressed the need for public authorities to intervene by providing suitable housing solutions for affected families and offering psychological and material support to help them recover from the incident's aftermath. It also advocated for a shift from a crisis management approach to a preventive one, proposing a comprehensive operation to assess older or haphazardly constructed buildings, and implementing strict decisions regarding their restoration or demolition, including compensation for residents where necessary.
As reported by anbaetv.ma.
