War News Radio

Soviet troops withdrawing from Afghanistan in 1988. Photo by Mikhail Evstafiev.

This week on War News Radio, with the conflict in Afghanistan heating up again, we revisit past pieces about the country to get a better understanding of its current situation.

First, we hear about the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and how it has played into recent events. Listen now to Peter Holm’s report.

Also, we hear about the music and radio industries in Afghanistan, and how they’re growing in popularity. Listen now to Emily Hager’s report.

Then, we discuss the food shortage in the country and what is being done to confront hunger woes. Listen now to Elise Garrity’s report.

Finally, we hear from a doctor in Kabul about the health system in Afghanistan and his frustrations with the lack of international attention. Listen now to Cyrus Stoller’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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, we compile the most compelling stories that we’ve heard over the past year in our series, A Day in the Life.

First, we hear from Fuad Mufta, an Iraqi refugee in Syria, about his hopes for getting political asylum in the United States. Elise Garrity prepared this report.

Next, we speak with a refugee who found his way to the United Kingdom, but is now second-guessing his decision to leave. Listen now to this report.

We also talk with a garbage collector about his work. Ayub Nuri reports.

Then, we speak with a chef in Baghdad about his restaurant’s day to day operations. Listen now to this report.

Next, we hear from an Imam from the town of Hawija about his struggles to guide the faithful through difficult times. Listen now to this report.

Finally, we talk with a nurse in Kirkuk’s general hospital about how he treats victims of explosions. Listen now to this report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

Two Iraqi soldiers during a nighttime patrol in the city of Mousel in northern Iraq. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

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

First, three Iraqis from Kurdistan tell us about the day-to-day problems they face when buying and selling food. Sonny Sidhu and Elizabeth Hipple prepared this report.

Next, members of the US military talk about the value of the Awakening movement as a strategy for a safer and self-protecting Iraq. Kristin Caspar and Alex Imas has this report.

Next, we talk to experts about whether Iraq’s security gains will be enough without corresponding political gains. Elizabeth Hipple reports.

Finally, the mother of a young Iraq veteran tells us about how the war has affected his return home. Listen now to Elise Garrity’s report.

These stories, this week on War News Radio.
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Afghan women learning to make fruit preserves in Kabul. Photo courtesy of Rosemary Stasek.

This week on War News Radio, we examine just how closely Pakistan’s equivalent of the CIA is tied to Taliban attacks in Afghanistan. Sonny Sidhu prepared this report.

Next, we check in on the current status of al-Qaeda with Bruce Riedell, a counter-terrorism expert at Brookings Institution, amid reports of of a recently discovered letter intercepted from senior members of the organization. Alex Imas has this report.

Then, we talk to a California mayor turned humanitarian aid worker, who has been working and living in Afghanistan for the past six years. Elise Garrity reports.

Finally, we look at what’s behind the rise in violence against journalists in northern Iraq. Elizabeth Hipple prepared this report.

These stories, this week on War News Radio.
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Members from all ethnic groups are present at a meeting of Kirkuk’s city council. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, an Iraqi journalist tells us the story of a suicide bombing that he witnessed during a political demonstration. Ayub Nuri prepared this report.

Next, we hear about a diverse group of Iraqi and American youth who assembled in Jordan to construct their own vision of what the war’s big players need to address. Kristin Caspar has this report.

We also talk to Congress candidate Tom Perriello whose background in Afghanistan has molded his understanding of US policy in the country. Elizabeth Hipple reports.

Finally, we examine the growing militant presence in Pakistan, despite generous counterterrorism aid from the US. Sonny Sidhu prepared this report.

These stories, this week on War News Radio.
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