Conflict● ElevatedAug 23 · Aug 23, 2026, 9:13 AM
Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Al Jazeera [en]
Water-related conflicts have nearly quadrupled since 2020. As World Water Week 2026 begins, Al Jazeera unpacks the data.
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