LA VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – North African countries like Tunisia are facing serious climate change challenges, threatening not only the supply of drinking water but also the socio-economic stability of the country. This summer, the Tunisians are facing severe crises with chronic water shortage impacting daily life; from drinking water to agriculture and industry. Tunisian citizens are taking to the streets, voicing their dismay and anger through increasingly frequent protests. The country witnessed a significant surge in protest movements only last month, with a 15% increase from the previous month. The region of Gafsa emerged as the protest epicenter, followed closely by Mèdenine, Jendouba, Kairouan, and Nabeul. Hundreds have voiced their discontent through sit-ins and road blockages, protesting against recurrent water cuts. This crisis has not spared the agricultural sector, particularly In the northwest of the country, farmers protested for the lack of irrigation water, jeopardizing their crops. This alarming situation is part of a broader pattern of water stress affecting North Africa, where dwindling water resources pose an existential challenge to local populations and economies. In addition, the issue of water crises is not unique to Tunisia. Neighboring countries like Algeria, Morocco, and Libya face similar challenges, exacerbated by climate change and sometimes inefficient water resource management. This critical situation threatens access to potable water for the populations and food security and economic stability in the region.
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