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Drought in Iraq and Syria could totally collapse food system for millions, aid groups warn

Published: Sept. 9, 2021, 5:14 p.m.

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Yassin, a farmer from al-Sebat village in Rural Hasakah, stands\\xa0in the yard where he keeps his livestock while explaining the catastrophic effects of drought on his life. More than 12 million people in Syria and Iraq are losing access to water, food and electricity and urgent action is needed to combat a severe water crisis.
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Courtesy of Tareq Mnadili/Norwegian Refugee Council\\xa0

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