Drought threatens Iraq's marshes, risking one of the oldest ways of life

NPR | By Jane Arraf

Published November 12, 2026 at 4:31 AM EST

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The unique marshes of southern Iraq are beginning to revive after five years of devastating drought. But challenges remain for one of the world's oldest ways of life.

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Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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Drought threatens Iraq's marshes, risking one of the oldest ways of life

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