Litter Accumulation in Khartoum

Litter accumulation became an ordinary scene in Khartoum . It no longer provokes actions or reactions. It seems people have developed “litter blindness” which can identified as getting used to litter as part of everyday life. So instead of suffering from one crises , we have two to deal with. I have captured a lot of photos representing our modern life , and focused on the bright side , but when I realized that problem I felt disappointed. Our problem started by lack of proper services by related authorities , by not collecting garbage from neighborhoods ,or by collecting it once every ten days, some people started to act on their own . Most of them burned their litter in public squares-reserved for future parks without real awareness . The related authorities failed to conduct their mission , yet they charge citizens for a service not being provided . Unfortunately many health problems are caused by harming the environment . In absence of good health services the overall situation is disastrous. The images were taken at Al- Abbassia North in Omdurman ,Sudan .
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  • Al-Abbassia Ditch

    Al-Abbassia Ditch

    The inhabitants of Al-Abbassia North in Omdurman are suffering litter accumulation and sanitation waste water in the in Al-Abbassia ditch. They are also facing a sewage problem , as this untreated waste has leaked into neighborhood`s main surface water drainage ditch . A healthcare center located in the same neighborhood has also contributed to this problem as its waste water also leaking into the same ditch , which is blocked causing accumulation of a combination of dangerous pollutants. Despite the inhabitants strenuous efforts to stop this environmental disaster , their complaints and help seeking efforts were not successful

  • We are not surprised anymore!

    We are not surprised anymore!

    A familiar everyday scene we are accustomed to seeing at almost every corner.

  • Burning Litter

    Burning Litter

    Burning litter became a common habit by some citizens The think that this is the solution of getting rid of garbage without realizing that they are exposing themselves to health crises. The image shows garbage being burned next to an electric pole , at an elementary school`s boundary wall , in Al- Abbassia North Omdurman , Sudan .

  • Theives Hideout

    Theives Hideout

    Weed plants grew in another part of the ditch , and became a perfect place for thieves to hide in , causing another disaster for the inhabitants.

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