Iraq marshes on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought - in pictures

  • A fisherman with his boat in the drought-stricken Chibaish marshes in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq. All photos: AP
    A fisherman with his boat in the drought-stricken Chibaish marshes in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq. All photos: AP
  • Fishermen are badly affected by low water levels in the marshes of southern Iraq.
    Fishermen are badly affected by low water levels in the marshes of southern Iraq.
  • An aerial view of the Chibaish marshes.
    An aerial view of the Chibaish marshes.
  • The Chibaish marshes in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq.
    The Chibaish marshes in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq.
  • Water buffalo in the marshes.
    Water buffalo in the marshes.
  • A fisherman on an area of marshland in southern Iraq previously covered by water.
    A fisherman on an area of marshland in southern Iraq previously covered by water.
  • Fishermen navigate low water levels in Nasiriyah, Iraq.
    Fishermen navigate low water levels in Nasiriyah, Iraq.