A farmer walking to her fields in West Darfur, Sudan. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.
This week, War News Radio brings you a program from our sister studio, The Darfur Radio Project.
First, we learn about the Darfurian Saint Josephine Bakhita, and her importance to Sudan’s Catholics. Shilpa Boppana reports.
Next, in part one of our series on agriculture, we [...]
An Afghan farmer working in his vegetable field in Nangarhar Province. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.
This week on War News Radio, we hear about small businesses in Afghanistan that are trying to offer farmers an alternative to planting poppies - by making soap and perfume. Emily Hager reports. Read the transcript here.
Then, we hear about how an Afghan-American [...]
A roadside book market in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.
This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how war in Iraq has affected local artists and their work.
We meet an Iraqi filmmaker who dared to shoot a movie on the streets of Baghdad. Hansi Lo Wang reports.
Then, we hear from struggling musicians, trying to keep [...]
An Iraqi police captain at a graduation ceremony for former Sons of Iraq at the al-Furat Police Training center. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.
This week on War News Radio, we learn about the transfer of the Sons of Iraq from American to Iraqi control - and what awaits the Sons of Iraq after the transfer is complete. Elizabeth Threlkeld [...]
