Water Conflicts – Page 33

In attempt to prevent natural resource extraction, intentional oil spill leaves 4700 families without drinking water

January 28, 2022

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A controversial pipeline is attacked once again, causing oil to spill into a local stream, polluting the water supply used by 4700 families. The Ca?o Lim?n?Cove?as oil pipeline has come under attack hundreds of times in an attempt by the local population to disrupt and halt natural resource extraction by multinational companies. One source reports that since the pipeline was built in 1985 it has been attacked 972 times.

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.

Riots over lack of water services

January 28, 2022

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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.

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.

Italy foils terror plot

January 28, 2022

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Italian police arrest four Moroccans allegedly planning to contaminate the water supply system in Rome with a cyanide-based chemical, targeting buildings that included the United States embassy. Ties to Al-Queda are suggested.

Riots over water shortages

January 28, 2022

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