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HotSpots H2O, May 29: Year After Siege, Water Shortages Linger in Philippines City
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The Rundown
In May 2017, a battle between Islamic State-linked…
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HotSpots H2O, May 21: Drought, Then Floods, Destabilize Kenya
The Rundown
In recent years, Kenya has grappled with recurring…
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HotSpots H2O, May 14: Water Shortages, Malnutrition, and Ebola Overwhelm the Congo
The Rundown
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s once-peaceful…
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HotSpots H2O, May 7: Yemen Risks Another Cholera Outbreak During Rainy Season, Ramadan
The Rundown
As the rainy season arrives in Yemen, health experts…
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HotSpots H2O, April 30: Spotlight on Herder-Farmer Conflict in West Africa
An ongoing wave of deadly clashes in Nigeria is being perpetrated by “killer herdsmen.” The violence seems to be rooted in scarce resources.
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HotSpots H2O, April 23: Spotlight on South Sudan
Conflict with anti-government rebels has aggravated water shortages in a country where public services are already in short supply.
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HotSpots H2O, April 16: Spotlight on the Refugee Influx in Uganda
Uganda is home to the world’s fastest-growing refugee crisis. The rapid influx is putting increasing stress on the country’s water availability.
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HotSpots H2O, April 9: Spotlight on Libya
In 2011, amid the chaos of civil war, Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown. Unrest continues today, along with the breakdown of basic services such as water and sanitation.
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HotSpots H2O, April 2: Spotlight on Afghanistan
The Rundown
In Afghanistan, the ties between water and conflict…
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HotSpots H2O, March 26: Spotlight on the Water Crisis in Gaza
The Gaza Strip may soon be unlivable, largely due to the territory’s devastated water supply.
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HotSpots H2O, March 19: Spotlight on Eastern Ukraine
The Rundown
Civilian water infrastructure has been targeted…
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HotSpots H2O, March 12: Spotlight on Recent Unrest in Syria
Violence is escalating across war-torn Syria, leading to civilian deaths, devastated infrastructure, and severe water shortages.