Palestine8 years ago
Water shortage worsening in besieged Gaza
Rebhy Al-Sheikh, the deputy chairman of the Palestinian Water Authority, says over 90 percent of the water in the aquifer in Gaza is unfit for domestic use.
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Syria8 years ago
Militants kill Syria peace mediator amid water crisis
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Iraq8 years ago
Daesh cuts off water to dozens of Mosul districts
The terrorists turn off the pumps sending water toward liberated neighborhoods in the Iraq city to pressure civilians there.
Syria8 years ago
Damascus water crisis threatens children: UN
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Syria8 years ago
UN: Damascus water sabotage 'war crime'
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Syria8 years ago
Daesh cuts off water supply to Syria’s Aleppo
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Reports9 years ago
World Bank halts arbitration in water dispute
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Economy9 years ago
Iran to divert water from plants, farms to houses
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Economy9 years ago
‘Iran could face severe water crisis in 2017’
Historically low rainfalls have raised concerns that Iran could face severe water tensions in 2017.
Palestine9 years ago
World Bank warns of clean water crisis in Gaza
The World Bank warns that only 10 percent of the population in the besieged Palestinian enclave of Gaza Strip has access to clean water.
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