Water Conflicts – Page 31

Bolivian irrigators and townsmen clash over water rights

January 28, 2022

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Tarata, Bolivia experiences violent confrontations between irrigators from the region of Arbieto and residents of the nearby town of Tarata. The dispute centers on the allocation of water among these users and new water infrastructure that took water from the Laka Laka dam. In October, irrigators destroy approximately two kilometers of water supply pipeline. In response, residents destroy part of a primary irrigation channel. After failed negotiations, the water system is damaged again in December in another confrontation between irrigators…

Indian military protecting reservoir attacked by terrorists

January 28, 2022

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A camp of the Assam Rifles of the Indian military at Yairipok in Thoubal district with a mission to protect a water reservoir is attacked by suspected terrorists who fired grenades and other explosives on January 27. Later, a spokesman for the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claims that the attack was carried out by its armed wing, the Manipur People’s Army, which has been fighting for what it called an “Independent Manipur.”

Youths destroy local water, electric, and telecommunication facilities in Cote d’lvoire

January 28, 2022

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On October 10, youths claiming to be members of the Group of Patriots for Peace (GPP) destroy facilities of the Ivoirian Water Distribution Company, the Ivoirian Electricity Company, and C?te d’Ivoire Telecommunications. Demonstrators say they were protesting the “free” supply of water, electricity, and telephone in rebel-controlled areas.

Four wells found with human remains in Cote d’lvoire

January 28, 2022

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Conflict between the government of Laurent Gbagbo and opposing rebel forces leads to extensive violence and regional conflict. In late September 2002, there are reports of several mass graves discovered in the Bangolo. In Zeregbo and Bahably, four water wells are found with human remains. Early reports indicate that western rebel groups who captured the area killed the persons in the mass graves and wells between December 2002 and January 2003.

Inter-clan fighting of the Mudug region in Somalia occurs over resource scarcity

January 28, 2022

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January 2002. About 40 people are killed and 60 wounded in inter-clan fighting in the Mudug region of central Somalia. The violence is sparked by revenge killings over the deaths of eight fisherman, but a local elder, Muhammad Salad Du’ale, attributes the ongoing violence to the scarcity of water and grazing.

Gas line set on fire in a water treatment plant

January 28, 2022

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A gas pipeline in a water treatment plant is set on fire by “People’s Militias” in Dosquebradas, Colombia. One death and two injuries are reported in association with the event.

Residents barricade the municipality over better water infrastructure

January 28, 2022

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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.

Students protest lack of water supply

January 28, 2022

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Students protest against poor conditions at Mombasa Polytechnic University in Kenya, including lack of water supply and proper sanitation. The protest leads to riots and police intervene.

Main water pipeline is destroyed by grenades in the Philippines

January 28, 2022

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Two grenades destroy a water pipeline at a reservoir in Kidapawan, Philippines, disrupting water supply to approximately 100,000 residents. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is accused of the attack.

Nepal rebels blow up powerhouse

January 28, 2022

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The Khumbuwan Liberation Front (KLF) blows up a 250 kilowatt hydroelectric powerhouse in Nepal’s Bhojpur District, cutting off power to Bhojpur and surrounding areas. The damages take 6 months to repair and cost 10 million Rs (US $120,000). During 2002, Maoist rebels destroy more than seven micro-hydro projects, a water-supply intake, and supply pipelines to Khalanga in western Nepal.