Luanda, 30 October, 2024 / 11:20 am (ACI Africa).
The Human Rights Officer for the Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has appealed for action from the government to address the menace of waste disposal near Catholic Parish and School.
The dump site is located near Our Lady of Fátima Catholic Parish of Luanda Archdiocese and Mandume ya Ndemufayo School.
In an interview with ACI Africa, António Filipe Augusto said, “The presence of waste has turned the area into a hazardous space, where the faithful may feel threatened.”
“Putting such a scandal next to a church and a school is unacceptable,” the Catholic official told ACI Africa during the October 27 interview.
He added, “The intense smell and pollutants can cause discomfort and even respiratory issues, making religious gatherings an unpleasant and a potentially harmful experience.”