'Simple' life in Iraqi desert village cut off from the grid - in pictures

  • The Iraqi village of Al Sahl, in the central Anbar province, is largely cut off from the rest of the world. All photos: AFP
    The Iraqi village of Al Sahl, in the central Anbar province, is largely cut off from the rest of the world. All photos: AFP
  • A farmer washes his shovel in a water tank in Al Sahl village. About 200 families live in the hamlet and their only neighbour is one of the country's largest military bases.
    A farmer washes his shovel in a water tank in Al Sahl village. About 200 families live in the hamlet and their only neighbour is one of the country's largest military bases.
  • A boy stands in the doorway at his house in Al Sahl.
    A boy stands in the doorway at his house in Al Sahl.
  • "We live a simple, primitive life," says Abu Majid, one of the elders in Al Sahl.
    "We live a simple, primitive life," says Abu Majid, one of the elders in Al Sahl.
  • A boy picks dates at his family farm. The village is surrounded by palm groves.
    A boy picks dates at his family farm. The village is surrounded by palm groves.
  • A farmer walks in a field. Many people rely on farming for their livelihoods.
    A farmer walks in a field. Many people rely on farming for their livelihoods.
  • Farmers check on a water pump. Residents rely on generators for a few hours of power a day.
    Farmers check on a water pump. Residents rely on generators for a few hours of power a day.
  • Abu Majid and a relative walk past a farm vehicle.
    Abu Majid and a relative walk past a farm vehicle.
  • Abu Majid and a relative check on a water tank fed through a pump.
    Abu Majid and a relative check on a water tank fed through a pump.