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Iraqi soldiers on nighttime patrol in Mousel. Photo by Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we hear about an ongoing initiative to re-integrate former soldiers into Iraq’s new military. Listen now to Jon Erwin-Frank’s report.

Then we hear from soldiers on active duty who are also actively against the war. Listen now to Max Parke’s report.

Also, we learn how U.S. service members in Iraq are using Facebook to keep in touch. Listen now to Anne Kolker’s report.

In Iraq 101, we tell the history of the Iraqi army. Listen now to David Mann’s report.

And finally, in our Day in the Life series, we hear from an Iraqi policeman trying to enforce the law in a lawless city. Listen now.

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Photo by Elizabeth Rubin.

This week on War News Radio, we take an in-depth look at the war in Afghanistan. First, we find out about Afghanistan’s most controversial crop: poppies. Listen now to Meghna Sachdev’s report.

We also learn about what life is like for Afghan refugees. Listen now to Lisa Cabral’s report.

Then, we hear about two people who are working to improve the lives of Afghan women. Listen now to Anna Grant’s report.

In Afghanistan 101, we tell the story of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Listen now to Will Treece’s report.

And finally, we investigate the changing face of music and radio in Afghanistan. Listen now to Emily Hager’s report.

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Photo by Elizabeth Rubin.

This week War News Radio presents an exciting new program, The Darfur Radio Project.

In “Four Corners”, DRP explores the physical and mental geography of Sudan, both inside and outside of Darfur.

First, DRP takes a critical look at how Chinese investment is playing out in the Merowe Dam Project in northern Sudan. Listen now to Laura Wang’s report.

Then, in a new series on Sudanese culture, DRP speaks to musicians both at home and abroad. Listen now to Bettina Tam’s report.

DRP also explores the conflict in the east of Sudan, which predates the violence in Darfur. Listen now to Jess Engebretson’s report.

Finally, DRP reports on how both large international NGOs and smaller grassroots organizations tackle the question of education in Darfur. Listen now to Chengetai Mahomva and Shilpa Boppana’s report.

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Mandaean baptism on the banks of the Tigris river in Baghdad. AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko.

This week on War News Radio, we proudly present some of our favorite pieces from the fall.

First, we take a look at a new plan to put Iraqi-made goods and clothing on American store shelves. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

We also learn about one of Iraq’s religious minorities, the Mandaeans. Listen now to Hansi Lo Wang’s report.

Then, we’ll get an expert’s take on the historical context of America’s involvement in the Middle East. Listen now to Jon Erwin-Frank and Dan Symonds’s report.

And we hear how some Iraqis have developed a taste for American television. In cities across the country, shows like Dr. Phil, Oprah, and Desperate Housewives are showing different sides of American culture. Listen now to Emmane Desjardins’s report.

Finally, in our A Day in the Life series, we hear the story of an Iraqi blogger. Listen now to Calvin Ho and Sam Barrow’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio’s Fall ’07 crew.

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