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UN experts: statement after their visit to city of Detroit

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Joint Press Statement by Special Rapporteur on adequate housing and Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation - Visit to city of Detroit (United States of America) 18-20 October 2014

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Detroit: UN experts to discuss impact of water disconnections on human rights

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Two UN human rights experts will visit the city of Detroit from 18 to 20 October 2014, to learn more about the impact of large-scale water disconnections on low-income, marginalized and vulnerable groups and their human rights to water and sanitation and to adequate housing.

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Detroit, US Out of Step on Right to Water

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A US bankruptcy judge, Steven Rhodes, ruling from the bench, declined to stop the city from shutting off water to people who can’t pay their bills and reportedly stated that there exists no enforceable right to free or affordable water.

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Perspective de nouvelles coupures d'eau potable pour les résidents de Détroit

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Detroiters will still face water shutoffs

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Detroit : don't take water away from those who can't afford it

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Ruée vers l'eau en Californie

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California drought: Drilling deeper in the hunt for water

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Group Calls On Detroit To Permanently Extend Moratorium On Water Shutoffs

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