Iraqi marshes show revival after five-year drought, but recovery fragile

Southern Iraq's marshes, a UNESCO-listed wetland and home to the Ma'adan people, are showing signs of revival after five years of severe drought. The recovery is partial and threatened by upstream water management and climate variability, risking one of the world's oldest ways of life. The situation underscores the intersection of climate change, regional water politics, and humanitarian vulnerability.

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