Director-general of water projects killed by gunmen
The director-general of water projects in Badush, Iraq is shot and killed by gunmen.
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Water pipeline and gas pipeline damaged by explosion
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Water distribution facility warehouse burnt down
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Two people wounded by bomb at local watering hole
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Violent protests in Nigeria
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China cracks down on Tibet
China launches a political crackdown in Tibet. At least some observers have noted the importance of Tibet for the water resources of China, though the political complications between Tibet and China extend far beyond water. As noted: “Tibet is referred to in some circles as the “world’s water tower’ ; the Tibetan plateau is home to vast reserves of glaciated water, the sources of 10 of the largest rivers in Asia, including the Yellow, Yangtze, Mekong, Brahmaputra, Salween, Hindus and…
Taliban threatens water supply
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