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UN: attacks on water and sanitation systems in war zones more than tripled since 2021
According to UN News, attacks that damage or destroy water and sanitation systems in conflict zones tripled between 2021 and 2025. The UN says this raises children's exposure to disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence.
- Attacks on water and sanitation systems in conflict zones tripled between 2021 and 2025, per UN News.
- Children face higher exposure to disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence as a result.
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UN: attacks on water and sanitation systems in war zones more than tripled since 2021
According to UN News, attacks that damage or destroy water and sanitation systems in conflict zones tripled between 2021 and 2025. The UN says this raises children's exposure to disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence.
UN: attacks on water and sanitation systems in war zones more than…
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