Exports from Basra’s Zubair oilfield resume after fatal fire: Iraqi Minister

The minister said that firefighting teams isolated the damaged warehouse from the rest of the area so that export operations could continue without interruption.

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Iraq warns of rising salinity in Shatt al-Arab, affecting Basra residents

Iraq’s Ministry of Water Resources warned on Monday that saltwater intrusion in the Shatt al-Arab River is worsening, threatening drinking water supplies in Basra due to declining water releases from upstream sources.

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Basra authorities investigating protests against salty water

In a statement, Basra’s police said that “an investigation was ordered to determine the details of the incidents and take legal actions against those responsible.”

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Basra residents protest salty water crisis

In Basra’s Tamimiya and Hayyaniya districts, residents on Sunday evening blocked major roads and set tires on fire to protest the ongoing crisis of salty water flowing into their homes. Their actions prompted a response from the province’s civil defense.

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PMF detains former Baath Party member in Basra’s Qurna district

The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces arrested Razzaq Hasaj, a former Baath Party member, in Basra’s Qurna district as part of ongoing efforts to pursue individuals suspected of involvement in past violence, a security source told The New Region.

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Armed men open fire on Basra protesters demanding employment

Tensions have risen in Basra after an armed group shot at demonstrators organized by engineering, oil, and science graduates demanding employment opportunities with the oil ministry before the gates of the Basra Oil Company headquarters.

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Iraq sentences two sorcerers to five years in prison

A Basra court sentences two to over five years in prison over witchcraft and extortion

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Water crisis in Basra’s Deir threatens health, safety

Deir district in northern Basra is facing a severe water crisis, with high salt levels making water unsafe for drinking or farming. Residents and officials told The New Region that the crisis has impacted the ecosystem and that more than 400 people have fallen sick.

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PM Sudani approves water charges exemption for Basra residents amid saltwater crisis

Ongoing issues with the high salinity of water in Basra province have led to water shortages in southern Iraq, with the measure seeking to alleviate the financial burden on struggling households.

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