Reed harvesting in Iraq's southern marshlands - in pictures

The reed is used to feed animals such as buffaloes and cows

Iraqi men collect reed (Phragmites australis) harvested from the marshlands in Iraq's southern Dhi Qar province. All photos: AFP

Iraqi men collect reed (Phragmites australis) harvested from the marshlands in Iraq's southern Dhi Qar province. All photos: AFP

Mar 25, 2022

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