Water supply pipeline is attacked in France
Explosives are placed along a water supply pipeline by the Comit? R?gional d’Action Viticole in France. No injuries to people are reported.
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African nations fight over Zambezi island
Namibia and Botswana engage in a territorial dispute over Sedudu Island, or Kasikili Island, in the Zambezi River, or Chobe River, related to the location of the border and access to water. The International Court of Justice rules in favor of Botswana in 1999.
Water tanker in Istanbul is attacked.
A water tank is damaged from a petrol bomb thrown by unknown assailants in Istanbul, Turkey.
Multiple attacks on utilities, including water, in one day
Reports find at least three attacks on utilities in the H?rault area, including one that damaged a water supply pipeline.
Bombs damage water, power, and Angolan Embassy in Lusaka
Sixteen bombs are reported to have exploded throughout the city of Lusaka, Zambia, with damage targeted at water pipes, power lines, and the Angolan Embassy. At least one person is killed and two are injured. Many people are without water and power for many days after the explosions. No one claims responsibility for the bombs, however, it is speculated that the attackers were seeking to discredit the Zambian government by causing chaos.
Bomb explodes on an island, cutting off water supply
A bomb explodes on the island of Cavallo, off the coast of Corsica, causing a disruption to the local water supply. The attack was likely by the National Liberation Front of Corsica (FLNC) which seeks independence from France.
Serbs cut off water to Pristina
Serbian engineers shut down water system in Pristina prior to occupation by NATO.
Water storage facility is destroyed
Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of bombing the Red Sea port at Assab, saying several bombs are dropped on Assab, destroying a water storage facility on the outskirts of the town.
Chinese farmers fight over water
Around the Chinese New Year, farmers from Hebei and Henan Provinces fight over limited water resources. Heavy weapons, including mortars and bombs, are used and nearly 100 villagers are injured. Houses and facilities are damaged and the total loss reaches one million $US.
Puerto Ricans protest US Navy’s water use
Protesters blocked water intake to Roosevelt Roads Navy Base in opposition to US military presence and Navy’s use of the Blanco River, following chronic water shortages in neighboring towns.