23. Access to water and sanitation is also of great concern. In 2015, 48 per cent of thepopulation had access to safe water sources, a moderate improvement from 1990, whenonly 29 per cent had such access.23 Access to safe and clean sanitation is much worse. In2015, 12 per cent of the population had access to improved sanitation, only a marginalchange from 1990, when 9 per cent of the population had such access. 24 The Special
23. Access to water and sanitation is also of great concern. In 2015, 48 per cent of the population had access to safe water sources, a moderate improvement from 1990, when only 29 per cent had such access.23 Access to safe and clean sanitation is much worse. In 2015, 12 per cent of the population had access to improved sanitation, only a marginal change from 1990, when 9 per cent of the population had such access. 24 The Special Rapporteur was also informed during his visit that solid waste disposal is becoming an increasingly difficult issue in the capital and other urban areas.