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War News Radio fills the gaps in the media's coverage of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan by providing balanced and in-depth reporting, historical perspective, and personal stories. Today WNR is heard around the country on over 50 radio stations and around the world by thousands online.

This Week
January 2nd, 2009

Best of Fall ‘08

The Two Imams’ Bridge, which links the Adamiyah and Kadimiyah neighborhoods in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we dip into our archives to put together some of our favorite pieces from the past few months.

First, we take a look at the Sons of Iraq program and the question of whether its members will find a place within Iraq’s security forces. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports.

Then, a bridge that was once the site of tragedy, becomes cause for celebration in a Baghdad neighborhood. Elise Garrity reports.

And we hear how Iraqis after the fall of Saddam found their voices through graffiti, and the impact of what they had to say. Dani Noble reports.

Finally, a look at how growing up in a war zone is impacting the way children play in Iraq. Anna Shechtman reports.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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Last Week
December 26th, 2008

Self and Society

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 hear about how large scale agricultural projects in Sudan have affected the lives of local farmers. Sahiba Gill reports.

Then, we examine the historical development of Sudanese ethnic identities. Laura Wang reports.

And, in a continuation of our series on everyday life in Sudan, we hear about people’s favourite books, movies and music. Listen now to this report.

Finally, in part two of our series on agriculture, we look at the impact of international food aid on local farms in Sudan. Clarissa Skinner reports.

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