14 services projects for Missan marshes residents – minister

MISSAN / IraqiNews.com: Minister of Marshes Affairs, Hassan al-Sari, said on Monday that 14 services projects have been accomplished for the residents of the Missan marshes in 2009. “A group of local companies have managed to realize eight water compounds within projects to revive marshes in 2009,” al-Sarri told IraqiNews.com news agency. “Three health centers have been established in the region,” he added. “Other projects include paving roads and providing electricity to all villages,” he said. Amara, the capital of Missan, lies 390 km south of Baghdad. SH (P)/SR 1