Warnings of Worsening River Pollution and Demands for Urgent Government Intervention

Former parliamentary figures have warned of the escalating environmental risks resulting from river pollution, emphasizing the need for direct intervention by the Prime Minister's Office to curb violations that threaten the ecosystem and public health. Reports indicate that the phenomenon known as "black corridors"—untreated wastewater and waste discharge outlets—has become a direct threat, particularly in the capital, Baghdad. Although relevant authorities possess the legal tools, addressing the root causes requires decisive government actions to deter violators, amid calls for combined societal and institutional efforts to protect water resources from the impacts of pollution and climate change.