Tunisia: Court Rejects Suspension of Chemical Complex Activities in Gabes Due to "Insufficient Evidence of Harm"

A Tunisian court issued a ruling on Thursday rejecting the request to suspend the production units at the chemical complex in Gabes, stating that the claims of environmental pollution were not supported by sufficient evidence.

This decision came despite ongoing complaints from local residents about emissions and their health impacts on the environment and community, raising concerns about the continued effects of air and water pollution in the area.

The Tunisian government continues its efforts, in cooperation with international partners, to rehabilitate industrial facilities and improve environmental safety standards, with future plans to increase fertilizer production in the coming years, placing authorities in a dilemma between economic development and ensuring the health of residents and the environment.