Water security challenges persist in Tunisia and Syria

Water security remains a critical challenge in different regions, with authorities in Tunisia and humanitarian organizations in Syria addressing infrastructure and supply issues.

In Tunisia, the National Water Exploitation and Distribution Company (SONEDE) has launched an anticipation plan for the Médenine governorate to prepare for the summer of 2027. Following increased water and electricity consumption due to rising temperatures, the plan includes drilling two wells on Djerba island and five new wells within the Médenine governorate. Additionally, over 9 million dinars have been allocated for renewing water meters and pipes, alongside works to reinforce hydraulic resources at the Zarrat station.

In Syria, fourteen years of conflict have left millions of people struggling to access potable water and sanitation. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reports that returning refugees and displaced persons are frequently encountering damaged infrastructure. The lack of clean water increases the risk of waterborne diseases and complicates medical care in health facilities, particularly in rural areas of Aleppo and the Raqqa governorate where flooding has further impacted water stations.