War News Radio

Aid workers distributing drinking water in a refugee camp in southern Iraq. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we look at how the war has changed the lives and music of Iraqi musicians. Listen now to Dan Symonds’ report.

We also speak to one Iraqi family who received a special immigration visa to come to the United States. Listen now to Cyrus Stoller’s report.

And, in Iraq 101, we find out more about rival Shi’a groups in the Southern Iraqi province of Basra. Listen now to Calvin Ho’s report.

Finally, in our A Day in the Life series, we hear from an Iraqi refugee now living in Syria. Listen now.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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An old man reading the Kurdish weekly, Hawlati. Photo courtesy of the Hawlati.

This week on War News Radio, we hear from Iraqi fixers, who have helped western reporters in Iraq do their job. Listen now to Tally Sharma’s report.

We also learn about the Kurdish parliament’s new media law. Listen now to Calvin Ho’s report.

And, in Iraq 101, we find out more about the controversy surrounding Chemical Ali’s prolonged trial. Listen now to Meredith Firetog’s report.

Finally, in our A Day in the Life series, we hear from a chef in Baghdad who tells us what it’s like to work in an Iraqi restaurant. Listen now.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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