Two people killed in fight over control of water well, Somalia
Two people are killed when local clans fight over control of a water point in Galkayo, Mudug, Somalia.
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Fighting over access to water between herdsmen and farmers
Fighting is reported between youth and herdsmen over the alleged killing of a farmer by the herdsmen and the destruction of water sources used by their cattle.
Civilians protesting lack of access to water are reportedly beaten and tortured
Five people from a citizen water committee and local police in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan, are reportedly beaten and tortured by military officers after asking the military to allow local residents to organize and take water from a local source. Residents stage protests against the violent reaction of the military.
Fighting between two clans in Sudan over ownership of water point leaves six dead
Fighting between two clans near Lagawa, West Kordofan, Sudan over ownership of a water point leaves six dead and several others wounded.
Four people killed in clash over access to a water point in North Darfur, Sudan
Former Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid (SLA-AW) rebels and Arab nomads clash over access to a water point in Kebkabiya, North Darfur, Sudan, resulting in the death of a total of four people from both sides of the conflict.
Irrigation water pipe destroyed in Kenya by residents concerned over local access to water
Residents of Nyeri Town, Nyeri, Kenya reportedly destroy an irrigation water pipe that is being run through their land for a neighboring community. The residents who caused the destruction are upset because they don’t believe they would benefit from the project.
Ethiopian troops reportedly attack a water source in Somalia
Troops from Ethiopia reportedly attack a water source used by al Shabaab, leading to further fighting, in Bulo Burto, Hilraan, Somalia.
11 injured in clashes between farmers and herdsmen over access to water
Eleven people are injured after clashes between herdsmen over a water point in South Kordofan, Sudan.
Fight breaks out over access to water storage tank
A fight breaks out between two militias over a dispute concerning an underground water storage tank.
Demonstration over access to clean drinking water turns violent.
A demonstration led by locals from the northwest village of Moeka for clean drinking water turns violent. One protester is shot and killed and several homes are destroyed.