Moviment Graffitti’s action in the Mosta square this morning following the controversial decision to uproot the row of trees synonymous with the area has attracted the attention and support of more than just the town’s residents.

“Qala’s mayor Paul Buttigieg came to visit us,” Graffitti wrote on social media this afternoon.

“Together, we fought to fight Ħondoq ir-Rummien. Together, we will continue fighting to save the environment and the quality of our lives.”

Moments later, Moviment Graffitti returned to social media, this time to make “two urgent calls”  to all of Malta’s councillors.

This is what Graffitti had to say:

(1) “The councillors have the moral obligation to fix the horrendous mistake they did when they approved the uprooting of the Mosta square. Telling us they will be replanted in Santa Margerita means absolutely nothing to the Mosta residents. We want them in the square, so they can offer the beauty, shelter and relaxation which they have for decades.

You made a mistake. But you’re still in the time to fix it. If the trees remain there, the branches which were chopped off will grow back. Call an urgent Council meeting tonight, take a vote, and cancel this decision to uproot the trees from the pjazza.”