Public Outcry Over Deteriorating Sidewalks and Roads in Jazan : Growing frustration has erupted across Jazan as citizens decry the perilous state of sidewalks and roadways in the southern Saudi region. Viral social media posts show shocking images of collapsed walkways, open manholes, and uneven pavements forcing pedestrians—including children and the elderly—to risk walking on busy roads.
Local officials attribute the damage to recent heavy rainfall and aging infrastructure, but residents counter that neglect spans years. “My wheelchair can’t navigate these obstacle courses they call sidewalks,” said disability rights advocate Ahmed Al-Qurashi, who has documented 47 fall-related injuries in his neighborhood this year alone.
Source: raialkhalij + aljazeera