Human Wrongs Watch
Financial constraints are hampering JSC’s work, rendering them unable to cover maintenance costs, operational expenses and worker salaries. This predicament is exacerbated by the severe humanitarian situation, wherein people are in dire need of assistance.
Moreover, logistical limitations pose significant challenges.
“The destruction of JSC’s facilities, including the main building, maintenance workshop and storage rooms, has further compounded our difficulties. Our inability to access the Al Fukhari landfill for waste transfer, coupled with the destruction of numerous containers, has resulted in the emergence of additional random dumping sites.
“Consequently, JSC is unable to implement secondary collection methods and is compelled to rely on primary methods, which are more time-consuming and labour-intensive,” said Al-Habbash.
Among the young workers is Akaram Abu Dab’an, a mathematics graduate who has never been involved in a cash-for-work programme. His role involves monitoring and refueling waste collection vehicles.
UNDP is also working on the employment of 217 workers to support the JSCs in the primary collection, separation and transfer of waste to the temporary dumping sites.
Moreover, UNDP plans to engage the private sector to supplement ongoing waste collection efforts and ensure operational efficiency. This comprehensive approach includes the removal of temporary dumping sites, expansion of waste collection and maintenance of landfills.
Amidst the visible impacts and losses of war lie hidden repercussions – ones that may prove fatal in the future.
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