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In war, dirty water more dangerous to children than violence, says UNICEF
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Most vulnerable are young children under age 5, who are 20 times more likely to die from diseases than violence.
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2017 Was Deadliest Year for Environmental Activists
Latin America, the most dangerous region for land and water defenders,…
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Murders of Activists Defending Safe Water and Environment Rise Sharply
Assassins kill without apprehension or prosecution.
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Middle East Conflicts Jeopardize Water for Millions
Water is both a weapon and a casualty of violence in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
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The Stream, August 24: Brutal Attack Over Land and Water in Kenya
In the worst attack since post-election violence in Kenya four…
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Water & Weapons Part II: Water Hostages in Egypt
Farmers use tourists as leverage to get water.
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The Stream, March 23: Water Security Is National Security
Water scarcity will likely create conflict in regions around…
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The Stream, September 28: Future of Food Insecurity?
Nowhere are the impacts of climate change more pronounced than…
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Water Conflict: Violence Erupts Along Ethiopia-Kenya Water-stressed Border
Severe droughts have added stress to an ongoing dispute between two neighboring ethnic groups near Lake Turkana — the border between the two nations — which has culminated in a series of violent attacks.