Conflicts in Burkina Faso
Declining rainfall has led to growing fights between animal herders and farmers with competing needs. In August, 2007 people are forced to flee their homes by fighting in Zounweogo province.
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Islamic State blocks access to water
In Iraq, Islamic State blocks access to water in the predominantly Christian town of Qaraqosh (also known as Bakhdida), take over farms and agricultural land, and expel most of the 50,000 residents.
Persistent attacks on water facility in eastern Ukraine leave millions without reliable safe water
Intentional and persistent attacks on critical electricity and water facilities in Eastern Ukraine leave millions without reliable access to safe water.
Water systems damaged in US-Iraq war
During the US-led invasion of Iraq, water systems are reportedly damaged or destroyed by different parties, and major dams are military objectives of the US forces. Damage directly attributable to the war includes vast segments of the water distribution system and the Baghdad water system, damaged by a missile.
Islamic State militants raid Great Manmade River Project pumping station
Around 60 Islamic State militants raid the Great Manmade River (GMR) project station in Ash Shwayrif, southwest of Sirte. This system provides water to the Libyan Sahara and the northern cities of Benghazi, Sirte, and Tripoli.
More than 70 water systems damaged in Ethiopia related to violent conflicts
At least 76 water systems have been damaged by the ongoing conflict in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. The larger conflict leading to these casualties is between different ethnic groups and has displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
Disruption of electrical system cuts power to water supply in Damascus, Syria
Attacks on Syrian electricity transmission stations cut power needed for water pumping to the eastern and western parts of Damascus. Authorities temporarily restore power five days later, but new fighting again cuts water to the city.
Russian Federation forces bomb water treatment facility in Aleppo, Syria
Russian Federation forces bomb the al-Khafsa water treatment facility in the city of Aleppo, reportedly mistaking it for an oil production facility. The treatment plant draws water from the Euphrates River and is called “one of the most important in Syria, producing an average of 18 million litres of drinking water daily.” According to UNICEF, “The bombing caused severe damage and cut off piped water supplies on which approximately 3.5 million people depend.” Water pumping operations have since been partially…
Water and other ecological threats used as justification for attack on cattle company
A fire is set in a cattle company building outside of Sacramento, California, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. An unidentified caller claiming to be part of Earth First! states he set the fire “because we are opposed to the livestock industry because it causes irreparable damage to the environment by putting chemicals in food and water and destroying natural habitat for wildlife.”
Islamic State cuts off irrigation water
Following the capture of Ramadi Dam, the Islamic State cuts water for irrigation systems and treatment plants in the predominantly Shiite downstream provinces of Babil, Karbala, Najaf and Qadisiya, threatening Iraqi food production.