Residents of Figuig have been demonstrating for over three months against their municipality's decision to delegate water and electricity management to the regional intercommunal group, Oriental Distribution. The arrest of some protest figures yesterday has reportedly heightened tensions.
Over the past few days, the farmers of El Arja have been packing their bags to leave the land they have cultivated for generations. On March 18, they will all have to leave, after Algeria reminded them that the territory is under its sovereignty.
This Figuig-native was born with special gifts : being an excellent storyteller with an excellent memory. To remember and honor his incredible journey we are telling the story of «Papy Chocolat».