The articles reflect on the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War and highlight the water scarcity in the Middle East.
The Byline Times offers personal reflections from a former desk officer on the Iraq War, who also worked on the emergency response in the UK after the 9/11 attacks, while Al Jazeera offers a brief history of the Iraq War, including a quote from former US Vice President Dick Cheney before the start of the war.
The aftermath of the Iraq War continues to be felt 20 years on.
The Byline Times publishes a personal reflection on the war from a former desk officer and emergency response worker in the UK. The author reflects on their experience of working on the issues and making the case for maintaining sanctions on Saddam Hussein's regime.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera offers a brief history of the Iraq War, including a quote from former US Vice President Dick Cheney who claimed that US troops would be greeted as liberators.
The article highlights the devastating impact of the war on Iraq's civilian population.
Additionally, both articles touch on important issues affecting the Middle East today, including water scarcity, which Al Jazeera brings attention to.