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![[Tanzania] Liquid waste emptied into the sea at Stone Town, Zanzibar, 14 November 2006. Nearly all raw liquid waste from Zanzibar town is being directed into the ocean, threatening marine life as well as damaging beaches that are vital to the tourist indu](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/200611150.jpg.webp?itok=UkvawOCr "Stone Town, capital of Zanzibar. The government says over-population is undermining its attempt at achieving the MDGs")
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