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January 5, 2017       Share:    

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/04/world/middleeast/a-new-casualty-of-syrias-war-drinking-water-in-damascus.html

Damascus Facing Water Crisis

(New York Times) Ben Hubbard - For nearly two weeks, 5.5 million people in the Syrian capital and its vicinity have been afflicted by a water crisis. Most of the water for Damascus comes from the Barada Valley north of the city, which is controlled by rebels. On Dec. 22, the water stopped flowing and each side has accused the other of damaging infrastructure. Antigovernment activists have posted photos showing structures they say were damaged by exploding barrels dropped from government helicopters.

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