Iraqi Mandaens bless themselves with water from a temple pool in Baghdad.

This week on War News Radio, we explore the impact the war in Iraq has had on the country’s religious communities, both inside Iraq and elsewhere.

First, we learn about the history of one of Iraq’s most threatened religious minorities – the Mandaens. Listen now to Hansi Lo Wang’s report.

Then, we talk with an Iraqi Mandaen now living in the US to hear what the future may hold for his community. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

We take a closer look at Iraq’s Sunni-Shi’a divide and at the different beliefs and practices that separate the two groups. Listen now to Alan Smith’s report.

Finally, in our series, A Day in the Life, we hear about the frustrations of an Iraqi Imam as he struggles to guide the faithful in times of fear. Listen now to this report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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Iraqi intellectuals converse at an art gallery in Baghdad.

This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how war in Iraq has affected local artists and their work.

We meet Mohamed al-Daradji, an Iraqi filmmaker who dared to shoot a movie on the streets of Baghdad. Listen now to Hansi Lo Wang’s report.

Then, we hear from struggling musicians, trying to keep the music alive in the war zone. Listen now to Dan Symond’s report.

Next, we take a look at how American television shows like Oprah and Dr. Phil have changed Iraqis’ perception of the US. Listen now to Emanne Desjardin’s report.

And we learn about the effects that the war has had on Iraq’s once-bustling book markets. Listen now to Elise Garrity’s report.

Finally, in our series, A Day in the Life, we hear from a chef who works the grill in Baghdad. Listen now to this report.

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Iraqi police officers on the job in Basra.

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

First, we find out about the slow progress that has been made towards assembling Iraq’s security forces. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

Next, joblessness is taking a unique toll on women in Iraq. We hear about how the unemployment situation is changing the work environment for women. Listen now to Jess Engebretson’s report.

Then, we speak with US Army Brigadier General Edward Cardon about how oil infrastructure fits into the American military strategy for rebuilding Iraq. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

Finally, in our series “A Day in the Life”, we speak with an Iraqi refugee who made it to the UK by way of Turkey and Greece–but now thinks leaving was a mistake. Listen now to this report.

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Men working in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, the next of our series focusing in on some of the big unresolved questions about the war in Iraq. We consider Iraq’s unemployment crisis.

First, we hear about the difficulties Iraqis face as they look for work. Listen now to Emily Hager’s report.

Then, we hear form the owner of one garment factory that closed. Listen now to Madeleine Abromowitz’s report.

And, we find out about the difficulties Iraq has faced as it transitions from a state-controlled economy to a more privatized one. Listen now to Cyrus Stoller’s report.

Joblessness is taking a unique toll on women in Iraq. We hear about how the unemployment situation is changing the work environment for women. Listen now to Jess Engebretson’s report.

And finally, we investigate the link between Iraq’s security problems and unemployment. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

These stories this week from War News Radio.

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This week on War News Radio, we take a look at how war has affected the youth of Iraq and Afghanistan.

We hear about the new lives of two Afghan students studying in America. Listen now to Jess Engebretson’s report.

Then, we find out about an Iraqi couple who use the Internet to sustain their relationship. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

And we take a look at No More Victims, an organization that’s bringing wounded Iraqi children to the U.S. for treatment. Listen now to Peter Holm’s report.

We also speak with two Iraqi girls who underwent rhinoplasty for very different reasons. Listen now to Elizabeth Threlkeld’s report.

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Iraqi soldiers on nighttime patrol in Mousel. Photo by Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we hear about an ongoing initiative to re-integrate former soldiers into Iraq’s new military. Listen now to Jon Erwin-Frank’s report.

Then we hear from soldiers on active duty who are also actively against the war. Listen now to Max Parke’s report.

Also, we learn how U.S. service members in Iraq are using Facebook to keep in touch. Listen now to Anne Kolker’s report.

In Iraq 101, we tell the history of the Iraqi army. Listen now to David Mann’s report.

And finally, in our Day in the Life series, we hear from an Iraqi policeman trying to enforce the law in a lawless city. Listen now.

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