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Africa: Children At Risk As War Zone Attacks On Water and Sanitation More Than Triple

Published by AllAfrica 6 November 2026 at 06:44
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Africa: Children At Risk As War Zone Attacks On Water and Sanitation More Than Triple
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[UN News] Attacks that damaged or destroyed water and sanitation systems in conflict zones tripled between 2021 and 2025, increasing children's risk of exposure to disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence.

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