Fishermen affected by low water levels in marshes of Iraq - in pictures

On World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, here is a look at life in the drought-stricken Chibaish marshes, in Nasiriyah

A fisherman with his boat in the drought-stricken Chibaish marshes in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq. All photos: AP

Fishermen are badly affected by low water levels in the marshes of southern Iraq.

An aerial view of the Chibaish marshes.

The Chibaish marshes in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq.

Water buffalo in the marshes.

A fisherman on an area of marshland in southern Iraq previously covered by water.

Fishermen navigate low water levels in Nasiriyah, Iraq.

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