Wednesday, November 18, 2009

From blood to oil, the curse of a Sudanese village (AFP)

Sudanese women and children are seen reflected in a pool of stagnant water as they stand at a water distribution point in Sudanese village of Guit. Oil production in Sudans Unity state is contaminating water, spreading disease to humans and cattle and threatening the worlds largest inland wetlands, according to a survey released on November 16.(AFP/File/Roberto Schmidt)AFP - Visitors to Rier, in southern Sudan, are welcomed by a large rectangular tank and a freshly-painted sign trumpeting the White Nile Petroleum Operating Companys initiative to supply drinking water.
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