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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.

2017 Was Deadliest Year for Environmental Activists

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Latin America, the most dangerous region for land and water defenders,…

Murders of Activists Defending Safe Water and Environment Rise Sharply

Assassins kill without apprehension or prosecution.

Middle East Conflicts Jeopardize Water for Millions

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Water is both a weapon and a casualty of violence in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
Lake Turkana - Water Conflict

The Stream, August 24: Brutal Attack Over Land and Water in Kenya

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In the worst attack since post-election violence in Kenya four…

Water & Weapons Part II: Water Hostages in Egypt

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Farmers use tourists as leverage to get water.
Lake Turkana - Water Conflict

The Stream, March 23: Water Security Is National Security

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Water scarcity will likely create conflict in regions around…
Lake Turkana - Water Conflict

The Stream, September 28: Future of Food Insecurity?

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Nowhere are the impacts of climate change more pronounced than…
Lake Turkana - Water Conflict

Water Conflict: Violence Erupts Along Ethiopia-Kenya Water-stressed Border

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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.