On the brink of a global conflict
Palestinian communities in Jordan Valley claim they are frequently denied permits to restore old wells or dig new ones, while the UN says the water system in the Gaza Strip is on the verge of collapse.
North Africa: The battle for control of the life-giving waters of the Nile, which flows through 10 countries, has gone on for centuries. Sparking protests from Egypt and Sudan, Ethiopia has joined Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania in signing a treaty on equitable sharing of the Nile. Historic deals had given Egypt and Sudan veto over upstream projects that could affect water flow.
