From Reuters. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.
Drained by Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in the 1990s, Iraq's southern marshlands are undergoing a remarkable transformation.
Saddam's attempt to destroy the wetlands came in response to an uprising by Marsh Arabs after the Iran-Raq war but, since his capture and execution, Saddam's act of revenge has been turned back and the marshes are slowly regaining their health.
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(Source: Reuters)
Really nice to see the people and the country getting back on its feet. Keep up the progress. A country I would like to visit someday.