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international-affairs3 years ago•6 min saved

Haitian Migrants Depart Dominican Republic Amid Canal Dispute

Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic are voluntarily leaving the country amid increased tensions and border closures over a water dispute and the construction of a canal on the shared Massacre River. Many migrants report facing pressure and harassment from Dominican security forces. The closure of the border not only affects migration but also trade and food supply, as some Haitians depend on travel to the Dominican Republic for food. The situation poses economic challenges for both countries and puts Dominican President Luis Abinader in a predicament as he faces reelection next year.

via Al Jazeera English|

#border-dispute #canal-project #dominican-republic

international-relations3 years ago•3 min saved

Haiti Takes Control of Controversial Canal Project, Prompting Border Closures

The Haitian government is moving forward with the construction of a canal on Haitian soil, despite objections from the Dominican Republic, which has closed all borders in response. The canal aims to divert water from a river shared by both countries, raising concerns about its impact on crops and people in the region. The Dominican Republic argues that the construction violates a treaty and would harm its farmers and the environment. Tensions between the two countries are escalating, with the Dominican government reactivating an old canal to ensure water for local farmers. Dominican President Luis Abinader has called for international intervention to address the surge in gang violence in Haiti.

via The Associated Press|

#border-closure #canal-project #dominican-republic

infrastructureenvironment3 years ago•6 min saved

"Taliban's Ambitious Canal Project Aims to Quench Afghanistan's Thirsty Plains"

The Taliban is overseeing the construction of the Qosh Tepa canal, a major infrastructure project in Afghanistan aimed at diverting water from the Amu Darya river to alleviate water scarcity in the parched plains of northern Afghanistan. Once completed in two years, the canal could irrigate 550,000 hectares of desert, increasing the country's arable land by a third and potentially making Afghanistan self-sufficient in food production. However, challenges such as seepage and sediment accumulation, as well as potential conflicts with neighboring countries over water rights, pose risks to the project's success.

via The Washington Post|

#afghanistan #canal-project #drought