Swimming and diving lessons in Basra - in pictures

Youngsters work on their technique in the water in Iraq

A woman wearing a wetsuit, mask and flippers prepares to take to the water for a training session in Basra, Iraq. Reuters

Iraqi female swimming coach Elaf, 35, teaches a child how to swim and dive, at a swimming pool in Basra. Reuters

Coach Elaf teaches children to be confident in the water. Reuters

Young swimmers stand in line before entering the pool for their lesson in Basra. Reuters

A woman receives tuition on scuba diving from coach Elaf. Reuters

Swimming coach Elaf checks a scuba diving student's oxygen supply. Reuters

Young swimmers work on their technique, under the guidance of coach Elaf. Reuters

Swimming coach Elaf gives instructions as children practise diving at a pool in Basra. Reuters

A young swimmer is taught to float in the water by Basra swimming coach Elaf. Reuters

A woman puts on her scuba diving kit for a lesson with coach Elaf, in Basra, Iraq. Reuters

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