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Taba waste facility idle for five years; no one held accountable

Aug 12, 2026 5 mins read
Taba waste facility idle for five years; no one held accountable

Built to process 40 tonnes of waste a day, a government-funded facility in Taba has not processed a single load in five years. Now, officials plan to tear it down and relocate it without holding anyone accountable.

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