Egypt's "greenest of the green" at risk: the Zabaleen, Cairo's garbage recyclers are under threat. Mel Frykberg reports form Cairo.(MOSAIC)

From: The Middle East | Date: August 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

ACROSS FROM THE Moqattam settlement, nestling under the Moqattam hills, lie the remains of the ancient city of Fustat, on the outskirts of modern-day Cairo. Encapsulated in the medieval walls is a city, steeped in history, culture and civilisation.

But within the shadows of this impressive historical monument lies another world and another people with a very different history. As one approaches the Moqattam Hills settlement, home to Cairo's 30,000 Zabaleen or garbage recyclers, the stench of decomposing garbage fills the air. Donkey carts, piled high with refuse compete with ...

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