In Gabon, the inhabitants of Bambouchine, a forest area on the outskirts of Libreville, are angry. They demonstrated against the project to establish public dumping in their area.
as reported from Libreville, Yves-Laurent Goma
As a man, these populations stood up to defend their environment. Some have lived in this forest area in Bambouchine for over 30 years. On Thursday, people who arrived in an off-road vehicle numbered several houses that were to be demolished, it seems as part of the establishment of a future landfill.
“What happens? We do not know, we do not know, we do not understand anything. But we all know the same thing that the Gabonese constitution recognizes the right to property and that this right is inviolable and sacred,” warns Télesphore Edou, a spokesman for the villagers.
“Today I am discouraged”
Bambouchine is a small town where there is no running water or electricity. Rather, its residents expect other commitments from the state.
“They do not want to give us running water, they do not want to give us water, but that is the rubbish they want to give us. I say no, no in the trash, we say it loud and clear. No to the trash. Today I am really discouraged “, testifies in the hearts of several residents.
According to several authorities contacted by RFI, the site had been chosen to host the future landfill, but the project would have been abandoned due to its proximity to the sea and a nature park.
They do not want to give us running water, they do not want to give us water, but that is the rubbish they want to give us.
“I say no, no to the trash we say it loud and clear”
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