Egypt Deforestation Under Scrutiny

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Egypt has confirmed that an investigation is ongoing into cases of tree-cutting, particularly those that took place during the development of Taha Hussein Street in Giza. This comes after photos showing the removal of trees circulated widely, sparking widespread controversy and criticism over the methods of implementation and the protection of the trees. The prosecution is focused on identifying those responsible for the cutting and taking the necessary legal actions. Meanwhile, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has directed the government to adopt a project to greening Cairo by transforming vacant land into green spaces. The government has begun implementing these directives by halting tree-cutting activities, launching comprehensive afforestation projects, and identifying government-owned lands to convert into parks and gardens, with the aim of increasing green spaces and improving the city's environmental conditions.

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