"He told us the damage could have been worse, that we should be patient. But how can we be patient when there are people, families under the rubble?" he said. "I am ready to go to prison, but I will not be ruled by this inhumane government."
Another man who would only identify himself as Rachid, a 39-year-old road-building inspector, said the only heavy equipment they had was provided by private contractors.
"We are ready for war if need be," he said, almost shouting, throwing his fists into the air. Others shared his anger, denouncing the government in the harshest words.
"They can go to hell!" shouted one man.
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