A series of events including dismals, an armed assault, injuries and arson, have forced workers to run away from the controversial Ilisu Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant construction site On the 19th of June, five workers were dismissed from work by the Malamira company that employs most of the workers at the dam construction site.… Continue reading Armed attack on Ilisu dam workers in Turkey; construction halted
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French constitutional council bans water cut-offs
French multinational water providers cannot disconnect service from a primary residence, even if the bills have not been paid. The decision is final, without appeal. France’s Constitutional Council rejected the demands of SAUR, the third largest French water multinational corporation, which alleged that a Law passed 15 April 2013 (loi Brottes n°2013-312) violated its ‘freedom to… Continue reading French constitutional council bans water cut-offs
Mining company threatens El Salvador’s water
A new report highlights the tensions between El Salvador’s relationship with foreign investors and a thriving environmental movement When El Salvador refused to issue a permit for a gold mine to Vancouver-based Pacific Rim, the corporation decided to sue the government for over 300 million USD by invoking the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). Since… Continue reading Mining company threatens El Salvador’s water
Jakarta court cancels world’s biggest water privatisation contract
A Jakarta court nullified water contracts signed by the authorities with the French water company Suez for not fulfilling the human right to water for Jakarta’s residents. The 18 year old contract was signed between the Indonesian government and Suez in 1997 during Suharto’s regime, that residents alleged was a corrupt deal. A broad coalition… Continue reading Jakarta court cancels world’s biggest water privatisation contract
Bribes and gifts that companies have to pay: an Info-graphic
In many countries, businesses have to deal with the demand for gifts or bribe if they have to ‘get things done’. Businesses on many occasions succumb to these demands that allows the cycle of corruption to continue. Enterprises Surveys is a World bank venture that undertakes surveys on certain topics relevant to the private… Continue reading Bribes and gifts that companies have to pay: an Info-graphic
United stand against dam: Manipur, India
By Assam Times│Jiten Yumnam A dam that was built without the consent of the local villagers in Manipur posing a serious threat to agricultural land. Experts believe that the days are not far when the Mapithel Dam would eclipse the Chadong Village in Ukhrul district. Speakers at a public meeting in the district on Saturday, 14th… Continue reading United stand against dam: Manipur, India
Ilisu Dam construction site in Turkey militarized
The controversial Ilisu dam in Turkey’s conflict zone is now completely militarized where tanks escort workers daily while 1600 soldiers protect the dam site. The project already facing armed resistance from the Kurdish People’s Defending Forces (HPG) while it is a potential friction point with Iraq, Syria and possibly the Islamic State. In December 2014,… Continue reading Ilisu Dam construction site in Turkey militarized
Turkish Dam can add fuel to Middle East fire and submerge heritage town!
Turkey’s largest hydropower project, the Ilisu dam on the Tigris has the potential of increasing political conflicts with its neighbours apart from destroying ancient historical sites. The Turkish government recently has decided to proceed with the completion of the project after it was halted in August 2014. The controversial project, on the Tigris, 65 km… Continue reading Turkish Dam can add fuel to Middle East fire and submerge heritage town!
Billions still lack access to safe water and sanitation: UN-WHO report
UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water 2014 for the fulfillment of the much touted Millennium Development Goals (MDG) targets is out and the verdict is not very positive. The report Investing in Water and Sanitation: Increasing Access, Reducing Inequalities, a joint publication of UN-Water and WHO is very critical of the progress made to… Continue reading Billions still lack access to safe water and sanitation: UN-WHO report
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