Shafaqna English- Repeated droughts have damaged multiple tourist sites in Iraq’s marshlands, an Iraqi NGO promoting sustainable tourism reported.
In a statement, the Jabaish Organization for Ecotourism highlighted that tourism projects and recreational activities, including swimming and leisure, have faced major setbacks, stressing that the drought has destroyed several key sites and deprived local communities of vital income.
The NGO called for a comprehensive scientific assessment of the losses, urging a swift government intervention, along with immediate support programs for affected tourism operators.
Sources: Shafaq News