SARAJEVO, Jan 21 (NNN-XINHUA) – Peaceful protests were held by Sarajevo residents, over problem of air pollution in the capital, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
“We want to make citizens aware that there is more potential for certain activities to be undertaken, so that our children do not inhale poisoned air,” Sanjin Gijo, one of the protesters said.
“The government should ensure normal living conditions for children, and introduce specific legal measures for traffic and industrial zones, in and around Sarajevo,” said Zdravko Kujundzija, president of the Parents Council of Sarajevo Canton.
According to information from the Federal Meteorological Institute of BiH, the average amount of PM10 particles in the air was over 200, since Dec, 2019, moving on a scale between 120 and 340.
Edin Forto, prime minister of Sarajevo Canton, announced to find solution and to install air purifiers at primary schools. He also announced free distribution of protective masks for children up to 12 years.
Adnan Steta, Minister of Transport of Sarajevo Canton, said that, when the government declares an “alert” measure, public transport will be free of charge for citizens, so as to contribute to reducing air pollution.
