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The Shatt al-Arab river is the lifeline of southern #Iraq. Yet, wars, poor governance and oil spills have exacerbated pollution and public health concerns, fuelling protest and ecological activism. Here's what @wammez and @MahaalGhareeb found: bellingcat.com/news/mena/2020…
@wammez @MahaalGhareeb Agricultural areas around #Basra have suffered immensely from decades of conflict, which has destroyed date palms and damaged marshlands. Furthermore, #climatecrisis induced salinisation impacts fertility and soil quality in the region, destroying farmers' livelihoods. 
@wammez @MahaalGhareeb After southern Iraq's 2018 health crisis, promises were made to improve the situation and provide clean water. Yet little has changed. Sewage and oil spills into the upstream #Euphrates and #Tigris rivers continue. The country's water infrastructure remains in a poor state.
#Iraq: ISIS released images of their fighters in #Tigris. Some quite interesting shots, including ribat with M16A4, IED manufacture (First from old mortar shells, rather common), and weapon maintenance. Last one is interesting as it seems to be a common Iraqi generic "M4".
And other activities (Not all included here)- reading the
Quran, observing airpower, and food cooking/eating.
Have to admit it looks quite nice for terrorists in (typically underground) hidey holes
Quran, observing airpower, and food cooking/eating.
Have to admit it looks quite nice for terrorists in (typically underground) hidey holes
Excellent spot here
