Northern Africa

Angry protests take place in various communities of Ain Berda province, Algeria over gas, water and electricity shortages. Youths build barricades and block roads during these demonstrations.

Algerians protesting against water shortages riot in the eastern coastal town of El Arrouch, Algeria, setting fire to buildings and vehicles.

Clashes between protesters and police are reported in the east and south of Algeria, as well as in different neighbourhoods of the capital, over water shortages. Streets are blocked and public buildings are burned.

Power outages and water shortages cause multiple days of rioting in Rouached, Algeria. 11 people are injured. Riot police intervene.

Israeli warplanes hit water supply wells, pipelines, and wastewater treatment plants servicing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza region. Palestinian officials state that the attacks intentionally targeted the infrastructure, amounting to a war craime under the Geneva Protocol.

A major cold wave and lack of electricity, gas, and drinking water has led residents of Ain Mlila, Algeria to block major highways until their demands are met.

In early February, Ain Defla (Algeria) residents barricade the municipality and block access to the union and its associates. They demand better transport, water and educational infrastructure.

Rioters in Algeria armed with knives and molotov cocktails set fire to government buildings. They are angered due to lack of electrical and water services.

Riots break out in the region due to unemployment, water shortages, and resentment of the government. Protesters attack town halls and other administrative buildings.