This week War News Radio proudly presents our favorite pieces from this summer.
First, we hear about the survival tactics of interpreters in Iraq, and how they escape from the war zone. Listen now to Eric Chiang’s report.
We also hear about the challenges facing Iraqi journalists who choose to stay. Listen now to Meredith Firetog’s report.
Then, we find out how a [...]
This week on War News Radio, we go into the kitchen to hear about the foods Iraqis like to cook. Listen now to Elena Smith’s report.
And we find out about the dismal state of Iraqis’ access to clean drinking water and what’s being done about it. Listen now to Armando Leon’s report
Also we hear the story of one man [...]
This week on War News Radio, Arabic speakers are desperately needed by the U.S. military. We find out how the army is trying to lure them to Iraq. Listen now to Eric Chiang’s report.
Also, we hear about the current state of recruitment for the U.S. military. Listen now to Matthew Diaz’s report.
And we hear about what convinces non-citizen soldiers [...]
This week on War News Radio, we hear about Afghanistan’s bumper poppy crop and the people who are trying to make sure it doesn’t end up on the streets. Listen now to Meghna Sachdev’s report.
We also hear about refugees from the war in Afghanistan who are suddenly finding more doors closed than open. Listen now to Lisa Cabral’s report.
These stories, [...]
The Iraqi national soccer team scored an impressive victory at the Asian Cup finals. This week on War News Radio, we learn about their struggle to get there. Listen now to Matthew Diaz’s report.
But on the political front, Iraqis fail to score. We hear how the new oil law misses the mark. Listen now to Rafael Rivero’s report.
And, three years [...]
This week on War News Radio, we hear about the hiring decisions of security companies in Iraq, and why more jobs are not going to Iraqis. Listen now to Max Parke’s report.
We also hear about an Iraqi man who calls the Baghdad International Airport his home. Listen now to Emily McDonald’s report.
These stories, plus the week’s war news, from War [...]
Photo of Sahar Hussein al-Haideri courtesy of IWPR
This week on War News Radio, we hear about the survival tactics of journalist interpreters in Iraq, and how they escape from the war zone. Listen now to Eric Chiang’s report.
We also hear about the Iraqi reporters who stay, and the challenges that one of them faced. Listen now to Meredith Firetog’s [...]
This week on War News Radio, the lines are shifting in Washington’s debate on Iraq.
Then, we hear from soldiers on active duty who are also actively against the war. Listen now to Max Parke’s report.
We also find out how militant Islam has found a new foothold in Pakistan’s tribal areas. Listen now to Matthew Diaz’s report.
These stories, plus the [...]
This week on War News Radio, we hear how a surge in Shia apocalyptic belief is changing the politics of mosque bombings. Listen now to the extended report by Sonny Sidhu and Will Godwin.
We also meet Josh Rushing, a former U.S. Marine Captain who is now a correspondent for Al Jazeera English. Listen now to Alex Imas’s report.
These stories, plus [...]
Photo courtesy of Save the Children
This week on War News Radio, we hear how aid groups are trying to refill elementary school classrooms in Iraq. Listen now to the extended report by Eva Barboni and Kendal Rinko.
We also take a look at how northern Iraq’s Kurdish region might succumb to sectarian violence. Listen now to Rafael Rivero’s report.
These stories, plus [...]
This week on War News Radio, we learn how American security contractors may be contributing to the insecurity of Iraq. Listen now to Max Parke’s report.
We also take a look at the new ways U.S. veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are being treated. Listen now to Emily McDonald’s report.
These stories, plus the week’s war news, from War News Radio.
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This week on War News Radio, a second attack on Samarra’s al-Askariya Mosque - one of the holiest Shi’a shrines in Iraq - sets a new tone on the civil conflict. Listen now to this report.
We also hear about how the U.S. military’s sensitivity training prepares its troops for daily life in Iraq. Listen now to Alex Imas’s report.
Finally, [...]
