So rich but so poor: Protests erupt in Iraq's oil-rich south

By: Simona FOLTYN 1 min

For the past three weeks, Iraq has been rocked by protests. They began in the southern province of Basra, home to over 70 percent of Iraq's oil reserves, and quickly spread to the rest of the country. Despite Basra's oil wealth, people lack basic amenities such as clean water, electricity and waste management. They accuse the government of widespread corruption and are demanding sweeping changes.