The document discusses the struggles facing the city of Benghazi, Libya located on the arid coastline. Political instability stemming from Gaddafi's overthrow in 1969 and subsequent dictatorships and militant groups have led to deaths and displacement of thousands. Additionally, reliance on an underground aquifer for fresh water leaves infrastructure vulnerable amid power outages and bombings during ongoing conflict. Between an unstable government, threats from ISIS, and an unreliable water source, Benghazi faces the risk of further losses.