Paradise Lost: Restoring the Marsh Arabs' Way of Life

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In summary, the conversation discusses the effects of environmental destruction, specifically the actions of Saddam Hussein in decimating the Marsh Arabs and their unique environment in Iraq. The conversation also touches on the building of dams and changing of river directions for political and economic gain, as well as the overall crime against nature committed by selfish and short-sighted individuals. There is also mention of other environmental disasters, such as the actions of the US in Vietnam and the pollution produced by capitalist countries.
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What should--or can--be done about "the environmental crime of the century"?
by Christopher Reed
http://www.harvardmagazine.com/on-line/010538.html

With genocidal intent, Saddam Hussein decimated the Marsh Arabs and their unique environment. Can a place and a people's way of life be restored?
 
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It is one of current archological/environmental disasters.

Turkey built many dams to control the water and to exchange it with oil in futures ... Saddam built 30 dams and tried to change the direction of the rivers far from Iran. At the end he decided to dry it because his enemies hide among the green muddy islands!

Indeed crime against nature by selfish and stupid people...

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"environmental crime of the century" is a just bit of an exaggerration. what the US did in vietnam has got to be the worst possible "ecocide" on record by far, if we don't include all the pollution/smog/etc produced by the hardcore capitalist countries. (including Canada)
 

1. What is the main focus of "Paradise Lost: Restoring the Marsh Arabs' Way of Life"?

The main focus of "Paradise Lost: Restoring the Marsh Arabs' Way of Life" is to document the efforts to restore the traditional way of life of the Marsh Arabs in Iraq after their homeland was destroyed by Saddam Hussein's regime.

2. What role did the Marsh Arabs play in the history of Iraq?

The Marsh Arabs, or Ma'dan, have a long history in Iraq, dating back to ancient Mesopotamia. They have traditionally lived in the marshes of southern Iraq and have a unique culture and way of life closely connected to the natural environment of the marshes.

3. How were the Marsh Arabs' way of life and homeland destroyed?

In the 1990s, Saddam Hussein's regime drained the marshes in southern Iraq in an attempt to control the Marsh Arabs and their rebellion. This destroyed their homeland and traditional way of life, displacing thousands of people and causing an environmental disaster.

4. What efforts have been made to restore the Marsh Arabs' way of life?

Since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime in 2003, international organizations, NGOs, and local communities have been working to restore the marshes and help the Marsh Arabs return to their traditional way of life. This includes initiatives to restore the water flow to the marshes, rebuild homes and infrastructure, and support the revival of traditional industries such as agriculture and fishing.

5. What challenges are faced in restoring the Marsh Arabs' way of life?

While progress has been made in restoring the marshes and the Marsh Arabs' way of life, there are still challenges that need to be addressed. These include ongoing political instability in Iraq, limited resources and funding, and the need for continued support and cooperation from local and international organizations to sustain the revival of the marshes and the Marsh Arabs' way of life.

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