The ombudsman reacts to Rama: Community neglecting Pristina waste crisis

The ombudsman has responded to Pristina's chairman, Progress Rama, due to the alarming situation created with waste management in the capital. Through a statement to the media, this institution has indicated that it has invited Rama and the company management “Cleaning” to a meeting to discuss related concerns [...]
Through a statement to the media, this institution has indicated that it has invited Rama and the company's management “Cleaning” at a meeting to discuss concerns related to citizens' rights and the risk the current situation poses to public health.
According to the statement, municipality representatives announced in recent moments that they will not participate in the meeting, a move the Ombudsman calls “disrespect of the institution” and “full responsibility” towards the interests of the Pristina citizens and over 800 company employees “Purification<5>.
At this meeting, the chief executive chief of “Cleaning”, Petit Recica, has presented evidence that according to him prove there is a regulation in power adopted by the Municipal Assembly, which is not being implemented by the municipality, and this is what has led to actual disruptions and difficulties, including the inability to pay workers and the lack of fuel for trucks, broadcast Periscope.
The ombudsman, though not yet giving a final stand, stressed that this situation is seriously endangering the health of citizens and could bring serious consequences through the spread of an epidemic.
It is the direct responsibility of the Pristina municipality to find solutions for the crisis, as well as its obligation to provide quality and timely services to citizens,” is said in response.
The ombudsman warns that in the coming days he will make new efforts to carry out a meeting with President Rama, with the goal of mediating and resolving this crisis that is directly damaging daily life in the capital.












