Parents back school walkout over conditions near Mitsero asphalt plant
Children in communities affected by the Prometheas Asphalt Ltd plant will remain outside their schools on Friday, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Mitsero, Cyprus. Parents’ associations from communities affected by the Prometheas Asphalt Ltd plant will support a school walkout by their children on Friday.
Protest arrangements
The protest will run from 7.45am to 9.05am. Children, accompanied by at least one parent or guardian, will remain outside their schools in designated areas.
Environmental concerns
The Mitsero primary school parents’ association said the communities were already burdened by more than 100 nuisance activities and argued that children had a right to a clean environment.
The associations cited dust from six quarries and odours from livestock units and sewage facilities among their existing concerns.
Parents’ groups from 11 communities support the protest, including Mitsero, Agrokipia, Meniko, Orounta, Malounta and Klirou.
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