HotSpots H2O, April 9: Spotlight on Libya

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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.

HotSpots H2O, April 2: Spotlight on Afghanistan

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The Rundown In Afghanistan, the ties between water and conflict…

HotSpots H2O, March 26: Spotlight on the Water Crisis in Gaza

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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

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The Rundown Civilian water infrastructure has been targeted…
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HotSpots H2O, March 12: Spotlight on Recent Unrest in Syria

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Violence is escalating across war-torn Syria, leading to civilian deaths, devastated infrastructure, and severe water shortages.

HotSpots H2O, March 5: Spotlight on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Ethiopia is building a mega-dam along the Nile River, and the ambitious project is straining relations with downstream Egypt.

HotSpots H2O, February 26: Spotlight on Yemen’s Ongoing Import Blockade

The Rundown In early November 2017, Saudi Arabia placed a crippling…

HotSpots H2O: Spotlight on Somalia

The Rundown Cyclical drought has cursed Somalia for the past…
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HotSpots H2O, February 12: Spotlight on Drought and Unrest in Iran

Scarce rainfall and poor water management have led to prolonged drought in Iran. As the dry spell continues, water shortages could spark further unrest in the country.

HotSpots H2O, February 7: Spotlight on the Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Since August 2017, nearly 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled persecution in Myanmar following widespread, brutal attacks against the Rohingya community.

HotSpots H2O, January 30: Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan Break Stalemate on Nile Dam Talks

The World Health Organization (WHO) prioritizes water, sanitation, and hygiene in embattled South Sudan.

HotSpots H2O, January 23: Iran Follows Alarming Pattern of Water Crisis

Skirmishes over water begin in Cape Town, South Africa, as the city approaches “Day Zero.”