ORAN — Twenty-three families were moved to modern housing units in Sidi El Bachir on Monday, following their urgent evacuation from dilapidated buildings classified as high-risk zones. Executed by provincial authorities in tandem with local departments, the initiative is part of an ongoing strategy to eliminate substandard housing and provide secure living conditions for residents trapped in structurally compromised properties.
The relocation campaign commenced at 5:00 a.m. under the direct supervision of district officials and security forces, working alongside the municipality of Oran. The operation specifically targeted residents of properties officially flagged as hazardous due to severe structural decay.
The displaced residents had been occupying unstable premises located at 21 Ouled Kadi Setti Street, 1 Tamzougha Street in the Derb neighborhood, and 13 El Arabi Massaoudi El Ouafi Street, also within Derb. They have now been settled into a brand-new residential complex comprising 200 housing units in Sidi El Bachir, situated within the Bir El Djir district.
Immediately following the evacuation, municipal teams initiated the demolition of two condemned structures—one located at 12 Ouled Kadi Setti Street in the Ennasr sector, and another in the Khaldia district. Concurrently, the entrances of two additional high-risk properties were walled off and sealed to prevent unauthorized entry and guarantee public safety.
A celebratory atmosphere marked the event, filled with traditional ululations, applause, and deeply emotional scenes. Upon arriving at their new apartments, numerous residents openly expressed their delight with their upgraded surroundings, viewing the move as a fresh chapter in their lives.
Several beneficiaries voiced their appreciation toward regional officials and the president of the republic, noting that this relocation allows them to escape years of hardship and offers their children a safer, more stable, and respectable environment.
This measure reflects the continuous efforts by regional authorities to systematically phase out the dangers posed by decaying infrastructure, while ensuring vulnerable populations are transitioned into housing that guarantees enhanced safety and comfort.