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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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Iraqi refugees in Syria in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Photo courtesy of the AP.

This week on War News Radio, in the third of our series looking at the big unresolved questions in Iraq, we focus in depth on the Iraqi refugee crisis. We explore the problems facing the displaced and the countries that accommodate them.

First, we hear about Iraqi refugees in Philadelphia. Listen now to this report from Haley Loram and Emily Hager.

One city in Sweden has taken in more Iraqis than the United States and Canada together. Listen now to Calvin Ho’s report.

Most refugees who leave Iraq find their way into neighboring countries, particularly Syria and Jordan. Several refugees tell us about the difficulties they experience living abroad. Listen now to this report from Jess Engebretson and Madeleine Abromowitz.

And, people who find themselves displaced within Iraq are struggling to call new neighborhoods home. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Finally, we evaluate the future and what needs to be done for Iraqi refugees. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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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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A young man waits for oil tankers to arrive on a cold winter day. Photo by Ayub Nuri.

This week, War News Radio presents the second of a series of shows that will explore the big questions still unanswered about the situation in Iraq. This week, we focus on oil.

First, we hear about the violence in the oil rich city of Basra from the people who live there. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

Even in Iraq’s biggest centers of oil production, ordinary people can have a hard time getting fuel. We find out about the fuel ration and buying from the black market in Kirkuk. Listen now to this report from Laura Bolger and Emily Hager.

And, we speak with US Army Brigadier General Edward Cardon about how oil infrastructure fits into the American military strategy for rebuilding Iraq. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Iraq’s oil production is still far lower than expected. We find out about one cause: the country’s aging oil infrastructure. Listen now to this report from Emily Hager, Jess Engebretson, and Eugene Kim.

Finally, we consider the controversy over Iraq’s proposed hydrocarbon law. Listen now to this report from Clare Kobasa and Elizabeth Threlkeld.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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