The municipal authorities of Jijel, in coordination with the national security services, have initiated operations to seize equipment used by operators who have continued to exploit the beachfront area despite the expiration of their contracts on September 30. The move aims to improve the urban environment and ensure citizens' comfort. The operation was carried out under the supervision of the concerned authorities and will continue to include other areas and beaches under the municipality.

The beachfront area of Jijel city witnessed a field operation to seize equipment used by some operators who continued their activities despite the expiration of their contracts. Prior notices were given to the concerned parties to cease their activities by the end of the contractual deadlines. The interventions aim to enforce respect for contractual obligations and regulations in place.

In a related context, the district committee has continued its field outings to combat the phenomenon of displaying goods on sidewalks and occupying public spaces. The committee's interventions targeted several commercial premises located in the neighborhood of El Maqasab and Brothers Nguig street, with the participation of representatives from the district presidency, national security, national gendarmerie, and trade directorate.

The committee's outings resulted in the issuance of five warnings to violating traders, with a proposal to close one commercial premise, in addition to alerting shop owners and obliging them to respect the spaces allocated for pedestrians and not to exploit the sidewalks in a way that obstructs citizens' movement or affects their freedom of movement.

The district authorities have affirmed that these control operations will continue day and night to reduce these negative practices, with an emphasis on enforcing respect for laws and regulations, and improving the living environment for citizens, while taking into account the rights of traders who are committed to their activities according to legal conditions.

The operations aim to promote a better urban environment and ensure citizens' comfort, while respecting the rights of traders who operate according to legal conditions. The authorities have called on traders to respect the regulations and laws in place, and to avoid any practices that may obstruct citizens' movement or affect their freedom of movement.

The crackdown on beachfront occupation in Jijel is part of a broader effort to improve the urban environment and enforce regulations in Algeria. The authorities have undertaken various initiatives to promote a better living environment, including the launch of projects to develop urban areas and improve public services.

Key points

  • The Algerian authorities have seized equipment from operators who have continued to exploit the beachfront area in Jijel despite expired contracts.
  • The authorities have issued warnings to violating traders and proposed the closure of one commercial premise.
  • The operations aim to promote a better urban environment and enforce regulations in Algeria.

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