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Syrian Refugees Overwhelming Region Due to Dwindling Resources
17 May 2013 - 08:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — More than 1.4 million people have fled the ongoing violence in Syria for neighboring countries, straining already limited resources like freshwater and food in Iraq, Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon, acc
New Leak in Sochi Highlights Problems Ahead of 2014 Olympics
14 May 2013 - 07:15 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Russia, SOCHI — There has been another embarrassment for the Russian government in its preparations for the Winter Olympics in Sochi next year, as a major freshwater leak occurred on the day British Prime Minister
US Government Announces Additional $100 Million to Syrian Refugees
9 May 2013 - 09:58 by Local Press Report
WASHINGTON DC (US State Department) — The United States is providing an additional $100 million USD in humanitarian assistance to support those affected by the violence within Syria and the more than 1.4 million refugees across the r
Palestinian Authority Wants Desalination Plant in Exchange for Approving Red-Dead Canal
7 May 2013 - 08:04 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian Authority last week expressed reservations about the planned Red Sea-Dead Sea water conveyance project championed by neighboring Israel and Jordan.
Kuwaiti Government Provides $53 Million USD to UNICEF for Syrian Children
25 Apr 2013 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT — The government of Kuwait this week pledged a $53 million USD contribution to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to help meet Syrian children’s health, water and sanitation and education
US Pledges $200 Million for Syrian Refugees in Jordan
26 Mar 2013 - 08:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — US President Barack Obama on March 22 pledged $200 million USD in aid to Jordan to help the country deal with the influx of Syrian refugees.
Iraq’s Share of Euphrates River Water Drops Because of Turkish Dams
22 Mar 2013 - 07:13 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — Iraq’s share of the Euphrates River’s water has hit a new low, reaching 15 billion cubic meters per year, and the country’s ministry of water resources is blaming neighboring Turkey’s dam-buildin
Rebels Seize Syria’s Largest Dam
18 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SYRIA, RAKKA — Rebels took control of Syria’s biggest hydropower dam last week, according to insurgents in the country and abroad.
Middle East Losing Freshwater Resources Rapidly: NASA
14 Feb 2013 - 10:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, CA, PASADENA — Large parts of the Middle East region have seen a rapid decline in freshwater reserves over the last decade, according to a new study to be published on February 15 in the journal Water Resources R
UNICEF to Provide Syria With Drinking Water Purification Chemicals
5 Feb 2013 - 08:45 by Local Press Report
DAMASCUS (Voice of Russia) — The United Nations Children Fund will deliver one thousand tons of sodium hydroxide to Syria as part of its current efforts to disinfect drinking water in the war-torn country. One thousand to
UNHCR Announces a $1.5 Billion Commitment to Syrian Refugees
31 Jan 2013 - 08:45 by Local Press Report
KUWAIT CITY (UN News Center) — UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres on Wednesday praised donor countries for pledging more than $1.5 billion USD to help Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries and those displac
EU to Pledge Another $134.4 Million to Syrian Aid
29 Jan 2013 - 09:15 by Local Press Report
BRUSSELS (Europa) — The European Commission will pledge $134.4 million USD of humanitarian funding at the International Pledging Conference for Syria convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and hosted by Kuwait
IRCR Helping Millions of Syrians Get Drinking Water, Food
18 Dec 2012 - 10:49 by Local Press Report
DAMASCUS (ICRC) — As the situation in Syria continues to deteriorate, the needs of hundreds of thousands of people in terms of water, food and medical assistance continue to grow.
Iraq Calls on EU to Pressure Turkey Into Stopping Dams Construction
17 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government is calling on the international community to pressure Turkey to halt dam construction on trans-boundary rivers, which is affecting the flow of water to Iraq.
Syrian Airstrike Cuts Off Aleppo Water Supply
10 Sep 2012 - 08:43 by Local Press Report
ALEPPO (Arutz Sheva) — The main water supply to the northern city of Aleppo, Syria's commercial hub, has been cut off by government troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. More than three million residents of Ale
Iraq Blames Iran for Drying of Alwand River, May Turn to UN
29 Aug 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — The Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources is accusing neighboring Iran of using the Alwand River in a way “that harms Iraqi interests.”
Syrian Rebels Work to Supply Services in Controlled Areas
20 Aug 2012 - 07:06 by Local Press Report
AZAZ (Voice of America) — Residents in northern Syria are trying to carry on with their lives despite a conflict that has killed thousands of people nationwide since March, 2011.
Assad Troops Running Low on Water, Food, Fuel
9 Aug 2012 - 21:33 by Local Press Report
DAMASCUS (The Australian) —
Syria's armed forces are beginning to come apart as they face shortages of fuel, food and drinking water and soldiers are denied leave for fear they will not return, according to an army
US Pledges Another $12 Million USD for Syrian Aid
3 Aug 2012 - 09:09 by Local Press Report
WASHINGTON DC (Fox News ) — President Barack Obama on Thursday approved $12 million USD in new humanitarian aid for beleaguered Syrian civilians as the civil war rages between rebels and the Assad regime in Aleppo and elsew
Middle East Nations Rally Around Syrian Refugees
31 Jul 2012 - 11:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Countries throughout the Middle East are donating millions of dollars in aid for Syrian refugees fleeing the violent conflicts in that country.
Arab League Promotes Nuclear Solution for Water Production
12 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Arab League energy officials and experts discussed ways to promote nuclear energy for desalination projects during their meeting in Cairo last week.
Iraq Asks for UN Assistance With Water Problems
10 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — The Iraqi parliament last week called on the United Nations to help the country resolve its domestic and regional water problems and disputes over shared water resources.
Huge Growth Forecast in Mideast Water, Energy Sectors This Year, With Over $32 Billion USD in Projects
9 Jul 2012 - 10:24 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united arab emirates, ABU DHABI — The Middle East’s water and energy sectors will experience significant growth in 2012, as 97 new projects worth some $32.7 billion USD have started or will start construction in 12 countries, accor
UK to Sign UN Watercourses Convention
29 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Brazil, RIO DE JANEIRO — The United Kingdom last week announced plans to sign onto the UN Watercourses Convention, bringing the agreement one step closer to ratification by the country.
New Iraq Council to Negotiate International Water Rights
5 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government plans to establish a "higher water council" to manage national water resources and negotiate international water issues, Iraqi officials said last week.
Arab Water Ministers Approve Unified Strategy
1 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — Arab League water ministers officially approved a "unified water strategy" on May 31 during a summit in Baghdad.
International Investors Turn to NGO for Jordan River, Dead Sea Rehab
30 May 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Israel, JERUSALEM — The failure of Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority to agree on rehabilitating the heavily polluted lower Jordan River basin has led international investors to turn to a non-governmental o
Jordan's Water Supplies Threatened by Refugees, Expats
30 Apr 2012 - 09:30 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (The Jordan Times) — Full Story - With the arrival of thousands of Syrian ref
Jordanian Prince to Head Regional Water Group
16 Apr 2012 - 10:24 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Turkey and three other nations in one of the world’s most conflict-prone regions have agreed to form a high-level group to cooperate on managing their increasingly threatened water supplies.
Syrian Detained in Jordan Was "Trying to Poison Water Supply" of Refugees
13 Apr 2012 - 11:36 by Local Press Report
Ramtha (Trend News Agency (Azerbaijan)) — Full Story - Jordanian authorities detained a Syrian national on April 12 found tampering with the water supply of a housing c
Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey Group Will Promote Water Collaboration
11 Apr 2012 - 11:52 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Jordan Directions) — Full Story - A High Level Group, to be chaired by Prince Hassan bin Talal, has
Metito Announces Four Projects in Iraq
10 Apr 2012 - 13:35 by Local Press Report
BAGHDAD (TradeArabia News) — Full Story - Leading provider of total, intelligent water management solutions in emerging markets, Metito, has announced fou
Power Change in Syria Cause Water Conflict With Israel?
10 Apr 2012 - 13:13 by Local Press Report
DAMASCUS (RT News) — Full Story - Israel is closely watching the unrest in Syria.
Water Was Instrumental in Arab Spring
10 Apr 2012 - 12:29 by Local Press Report
NEW YORK CITY (The Daily Advance (United States)) — Full Story - Isn’t it interesting that the Arab awakeni
North Africa's Sahel Region Facing Drought, Poverty, Conflict Crisis
10 Apr 2012 - 11:54 by Local Press Report
Geneva (The Washington Post) — Full Story - Northern Africa’
Instability Magnifies Effects of Drought for Syrian Farmers
27 Feb 2012 - 10:24 by Local Press Report
duBai, BEIRUT (Middle East Online) — Instability in Syria has aggravated an already vulnerable situation for tens of thousands of farmers and herders affected by recurrent drought, but only a fraction of them have received assistanc
Iraq Faces Sectarian Wars Over Water
6 Feb 2012 - 14:34 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Iraq, BAGHDAD — As if war-ravaged Iraq did not have enough problems, it is facing worsening water shortages that observers fear could trigger sectarian conflict.
Arab Water Forum Discusses Regional Challenges
29 Nov 2011 - 13:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Arab Water Ministerial Council is charged with formulating a common Arab water strategy to be implemented through 2030, according to an announcement made during the Second Arab Water Forum in
Turkey Won’t Cut Water Flows to Syria
29 Nov 2011 - 09:31 by Local Press Report
istanBul (Today’s Zaman (Turkey)) — Turkey says it will not cut off water flows to Syria as part of sanctions on the Syrian regime.
Turkish Water Projects Create More Problems With Iraq
7 Nov 2011 - 17:04 by Local Press Report
BAGHDAD (Al Sabah (Iraq)) — Completion of massive water projects such as dams, water storage facilities and irrigation canals in southern Anatolia under Turkey’s GAP program are creating additional problems in relations with
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