Arab states could be headed toward a future war over water if they do not act quickly to tackle shortages, Iraqi Premier Nuri Maliki has warned.
At a conference in Baghdad, he urged countries to work together in order to prevent conflict in the arid region, according to a BBC report.
Issues include desertification, poor water management, and the need for most Arab countries to rely on the goodwill of upstream states for river water.
The head of the Palestinian Water Authority accused Yemen of wasting a substantial amount of its water on irrigating qat plants, whose leaves are a stimulant.
Arabs may face ‘water war’
