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Breaking barriers: Nahla people secure unrestricted movement after checkpoint negotiations

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Mar Shimun Daniel with elders from Nahla villages. Credit: Naseem.jpg

Following the Nahla people's public outcry over excessive waiting times at checkpoints to enter or exit their region, they have reached an agreement with authorities. This agreement grants the residents unrestricted movement without time limitations. Esho Enwya, representative of the village of Khlenane, one of eight villages of Nahla, detailed the negotiations.


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