
Residents of Khartoum and other Sudanese cities are facing a worsening water crisis, with thousands spending hours queuing for tanker-delivered water, according to the Eastleigh Voice. The shortages, affecting urban and rural areas for months, are reportedly linked to alleged chemical weapons contamination amid Sudan's ongoing war. The contamination claim remains unverified and is attributed to the reports cited.
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