American armored trucks used on patrol in Anbar province. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we present the best of our stories from this spring. First, we find out about a device that blocks electronic communications in Iraq. Listen now to this report by…
A Sudanese woman casts her vote at a refugee camp this April. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we present a show from our sister studio, the Sudan Radio Project. First, we hear where the hope of bringing peace to Sudan is taking one…
The Iraqi Student Project aims to get Iraqi students into American colleges and universities. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we’ll hear about a project helping young Iraqis to pursue higher education in the States. Amandine Lee, Rosanna Kim, Sachie Hayakawa, and Gabriel Ramirez…
An Iraqi holds up his non-functioning phone. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we’ll hear about a military device that has been interrupting communications in Iraq. Listen to Gabriel Ramirez and Alan Zhao’s updated report. Then we’ll hear about the Afghan sport of Buzkashi.…
An Afghan laborer holds a cup of tea. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we’ll speak to an Iraqi refugee about his struggles since arriving in America. Listen to Abdulla Mizead’s report. Then, we’ll listen to differing perspectives on Three Cups of Tea. Here…
A Sabian Mandaean prepares for baptism in the Tigris. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. We’ll learn about the Sabian Mandaeans, a persecuted minority religious group in Iraq. Listen now to this report. Then, we’ll hear about the issues facing newly arrived refugees in America. Listen here. Finally, we’ll hear…
A child sleeps on the streets of Kabul. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. We’ll learn about an Afghan program that takes a new approach to reconstruction aid. Rosanna Kim reports. Then, we’ll hear about the controversy surrounding Iraq’s census. Gabriel Ramirez has the story. Finally, we’ll hear several perspectives…
Iraqis prepare election posters. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear about the negotiations necessary to form a majority coalition in the Iraqi government. Madeleine Abromowitz and Emily Hager report. Next, we learn about attempts to revive the conversation about the wars on…
Men dance during the celebration of the Nowruz holiday in Kabul. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we learn about the Persian New Year, a holiday that has been celebrated for over 3000 years. Jared Nolan and Gabriel Ramirez report. Next, we hear about…
An Iraqi official displays a recovered stolen artifact. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear about a groundbreaking partnership that seeks to protect antiquities in Iraq and Afghanistan. Kyle Goeckner-Wald and Aaron Moser report. Next, we explore the world of Arabic literature. Anna…