International🌐 Available in EnglishAugust 25, 2026

How water becomes a weapon of war

How water becomes a weapon of war
Al Jazeera
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Water has become a critical battleground in modern armed conflicts, with warring parties weaponizing access to this vital resource as a strategic tool. The report examines how this essential commodity transforms into an instrument of war and civilian suffering across global conflict zones.

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