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> Farmers were shocked to see their fish suddenly turn up dead in the water, or washed up on muddy shores.

> Some farmers fear the water has been poisoned, while others say it’s because of a sickness.

> Some blame chemicals in the water are cause of fish deaths.

> Farmers turn to the government for a solution.

> Regional agricultural chief blames the mass deaths on overcrowding in fish farms.

> Iraq produces 29,000 tonnes of fish each year.