Protests over water outages turn violent in Sudan
People protesting water outages are dispersed by police officers in Port Sudan, Red Sea, Sudan.
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Ethiopian troops reportedly attack a water source in Somalia
Troops from Ethiopia reportedly attack a water source used by al Shabaab, leading to further fighting, in Bulo Burto, Hilraan, Somalia.
Four people killed in clash over access to a water point in North Darfur, Sudan
Former Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid (SLA-AW) rebels and Arab nomads clash over access to a water point in Kebkabiya, North Darfur, Sudan, resulting in the death of a total of four people from both sides of the conflict.
Two people killed in fight over control of water well, Somalia
Two people are killed when local clans fight over control of a water point in Galkayo, Mudug, Somalia.
Gunfire exchanged during a water dispute
Gunfire is exchanged between a soldier and a local resident due to a water dispute in Qandala, Bari, Somalia. Both parties are wounded.
One killed in dispute over access to a water well
Two men from within the same clan get in a violent dispute over a well and the water supply in the village of Buundo Weyn, Beledweyne, Hiiraan, Somalia. One of the men shoots the other, killing him.
Conflict over water between two clans in Somalia kill at least 14 people
A conflict between two clans that started over the use of water and pastureland leaves at least 14 people dead and 50 others injured in Garowe, Nugaal, Somalia. Sources differ on the number of dead and the date of the violent clash.
Demonstration over access to clean drinking water turns violent.
A demonstration led by locals from the northwest village of Moeka for clean drinking water turns violent. One protester is shot and killed and several homes are destroyed.
Protests over water shortages turn violent
Residents protesting against water shortages are reported to have burned water tanks meant to help alleviate the problem.
Residents in a violent protest over water shortages in South Africa
Residents of Msinga, Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, protesting against water shortages, block roads, target vehicles with stones, loot shops, and shoot at police.