Iraqi Mandaens bless themselves with water from a temple pool in Baghdad.
This week on War News Radio, we explore the impact the war in Iraq has had on the country’s religious communities, both inside Iraq and elsewhere.
First, we learn about the history of one of Iraq’s most threatened religious minorities - the Mandaens. Listen now to Hansi [...]
Iraqi intellectuals converse at an art gallery in Baghdad.
This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how war in Iraq has affected local artists and their work.
We meet Mohamed al-Daradji, an Iraqi filmmaker who dared to shoot a movie on the streets of Baghdad. Listen now to Hansi Lo Wang’s report.
Then, we hear from [...]
Iraqi police officers on the job in Basra.
This week on War News Radio, we proudly present some of our favorite pieces from the spring.
First, we find out about the slow progress that has been made towards assembling Iraq’s security forces. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.
Next, joblessness is taking a unique toll on women in Iraq. We [...]
Men working in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Ayub Nuri.
This week on War News Radio, the next of our series focusing in on some of the big unresolved questions about the war in Iraq. We consider Iraq’s unemployment crisis.
First, we hear about the difficulties Iraqis face as they look for work. Listen now to Emily Hager’s report. [...]
This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how war has affected the youth of Iraq and Afghanistan.
We hear about the new lives of two Afghan students studying in America. Listen now to Jess Engebretson’s report.
Then, we find out about an Iraqi couple who use the Internet to sustain their relationship. Listen now [...]
