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30 Apr 2022 DAMASCUS, Syria

Syrian Rights Group Protests Euphrates Water Flow Reduction

Turkey's continued control of Euphrates River flows will a cause environmental and humanitarian catastrophe in face of severe drought in Syria. Unprecedented water shortages exacting toll on farmers and livestock producers.

5 Apr 2022 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia

Cambodia: Three Year Drought, Upstream Dam Construction Affects Phnom Penh Water Supply

Ongoing drought, coupled with rising global temperatures and extensive dam construction upstream in China and Laos have left thousands of residents in Cambodia's capital without sufficient access to clean and safe drinking water.

28 Feb 2022 TEHRAN

Iran Reservoirs Critically Low

Cultivation of water-intensive crops such as paddy and corn is banned in Khuzestan next summer due to severe water shortages and continuing drought.

14 Feb 2022 LONDON

Copper Mining Giant To Cut Production

The drought not only is impacting miners, but also farmers and wine makers, which has led the authorities to reform the nation’s water code.

13 Feb 2022 KAMPALA, Uganda

Regional Water Forum: Importance Of Groundwater For Resilience

IGAD organizes 2nd Water Dialogue Forum on "Groundwater For Resilience"; the axis of groundwater for peace and stability, groundwater for climate change and resilience to drought

9 Jan 2022 KONYA

Konya Technical University Research May Alleviate Impact On Central Belt Drought

New research in application of wastewater reveals different responses from different crops.

7 Jan 2022 MOGADISHU, Somalia

Somalia WASH Cluster Calls For $53 Million USD Through May 2022

Rrgent funding required to tackle water scarcity, displacement and disease brought on by catastrophic drought affecting millions of people throughout the country. Seasonal rains are predicted to fail for fourth consecutive year.

21 Nov 2021 DAMASCUA, Syria

Turkey Blocks Khabur River: Millions Affected

Climate change-linked extreme drought, continued armed conflict in the region, and up-stream blockage aggravate water shortages in rural Syria.

26 Oct 2021 BAGHDAD, Iraq

Iraq Drought And Crop Reduction Consequences

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNFAO),,the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) call for urgent food assistance in face of three-year Iraq drought. Crop reduction impacts.

4 May 2021 TEL AVIV

Remaining Pollution Threat In Israel Streams

Since 1997, much research and monitoring has gone into addressing the primary pollutants in Israel’s streams: sewage, animal waste, agricultural drainage, and summer droughts.

7 Apr 2021 TEL AVIV, Israel

Israel Delays On Routine Jordanian Water Request

Water Sharing Arrangement Sates Back To 1994 Peace Treaty. Jordan Drought Continues. Natanyahu's Fractious Relationship With King Abdullah.

6 Mar 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States

Broader international mediation sought to resolve GERD impasse as US reviews aid freeze

Egypt and Sudan have renewed their calls for a new negotiating mechanism mediated by four international parties to help resolve the long-running dispute with Ethiopia over the GERD (Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam) project.It comes as the US plans to review the freeze of $272 Million USD in aid to Ethiopia imposed by the Trump administration in response to its GERD actions...

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