Blockade causes shutdown of Gaza wastewater treatment plant
An Egyptian and Israel blockade of Gaza cut fuel supplies and causes a shutdown of Gaza’s wastewater treatment plants, leading to massive overflow of sewage.
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38 killed; 30 injured in fighting over access to water and land in South Sudan
According to a report, 38 people are killed and another 30 are injured in fighting between two local clans over water points, grazing land, and border areas, in Gogrial West, Warrap, South Sudan.
Water shortages in India lead to deadly fights between civilians and harassment of water company employees
Lack of water in cities across India — due to drought, growing populations, and inadequate infrastructure — leads to high tensions, resulting in at least two deaths when a fight breaks out between residents waiting in line at a water truck. Those working for the water companies with the responsibility of turning different water lines on and off, called “key men,” are increasingly harassed by residents wanting to persuade them to keep their water on.
Athens poisons enemies’ water
Athenian legislator Solon reportedly has roots of helleborus thrown into a small river or aqueduct leading from the Pleistrus River to Cirrha during a siege of this city. The enemy forces become violently ill and are defeated as a result. Some accounts have Solon building a dam across the Plesitus River cutting off the city’s water supply. Such practices are widespread.
37 killed in herder-farmer conflict over water and land resources in Mali
37 civilians are killed in the ongoing conflict between herders and farmers who are fighting over access to water and land resources in central Mali.
Soldiers guarding Turkish dam are attacked
Turkish soldiers guarding a hydroelectric dam are attacked with rockets and long-range gunfire by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the Kulp district of Diyarbakir. One soldier is killed and three wounded.
Water pipeline in Zambia is bombed.
A water pipeline is bombed along the Great North Road in Lusaka, Zambia. No group claims responsibility for the attack, however the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola is suspected of placing the bomb. This attack coincides with four other area bombings on the same day.
Aqueduct in Colombia is attacked.
A bombing attempt occurs at an aqueduct in Colombia. The bomb does not detonate. The National Liberation Army is suspected in the attempt.
Water cut off in Macedonian conflict
Water flow to Kumanovo (population 100,000), Macedonia cut off for 12 days in conflict between ethnic Albanians and Macedonian forces. Valves of Glaznja and Lipkovo Lakes damaged.
Algerian protestors and police clash at protest over water shortages
Nineteen people are arrested in Algeria’s Setif region when clashes erupt between protesters and police during a demonstration against water shortages. Around 300 protesters march on the town hall in Bouselam to demand improved water supplies and other local improvements. Clashes broke out when the security forces attempted to access the building by force, with 19 people arrested.