Iraq Power Grid Said to Be Near Collapse
Power supplies in Baghdad have been sporadic all summer and now are down to just a few hours a day, if that. The water supply in the capital has also been severely curtailed by power blackouts and cuts that have affected pumping and filtration stations.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6827777,00.html
Baghdad Misery Index: 117 Degrees, No Water
Jamil Hussein, 52, a retired army officer in northeast Baghdad, said his house has been without water for two weeks, except for two hours at night. He says the water smells and is unclean. Two of his children have severe diarrhea a doctor attributed to drinking what tap water was available, even after it was boiled.
http://www.tbo.com/news/nationworld/MGBSEG65W4F.html
The Secret Behind the Sanctions
How the U.S. Intentionally Destroyed Iraq's Water Supply
http://www.commondreams.org/views01/0808-07.htm
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6827777,00.html
Baghdad Misery Index: 117 Degrees, No Water
Jamil Hussein, 52, a retired army officer in northeast Baghdad, said his house has been without water for two weeks, except for two hours at night. He says the water smells and is unclean. Two of his children have severe diarrhea a doctor attributed to drinking what tap water was available, even after it was boiled.
http://www.tbo.com/news/nationworld/MGBSEG65W4F.html
The Secret Behind the Sanctions
How the U.S. Intentionally Destroyed Iraq's Water Supply
http://www.commondreams.org/views01/0808-07.htm
From Information Clearing House
rudkla - 5. Aug, 06:21
