Amid mega-drought, rightwing militia stokes water rebellion in US west

Demonstrations have sparked fears of a confrontation between law enforcement and rightwing anti-government activists

Fears of a confrontation between law enforcement and rightwing militia supporters over the control of water in the drought-stricken American west have been sparked by protests at Klamath Falls in Oregon.

Protesters affiliated with rightwing anti-government activist Ammon Bundy's People's Rights Network are threatening to break a deadlock over water management in the area by unilaterally opening the headgates of a reservoir.