via AlJazeeraEnglish Most of the world’s past conflicts have inspired protest songs to reflect the spirit of resistance. Now Egypt has its own. Inspired by the resilience of the demonstraters, several notable musicians from North America have teamed up to release a rap song. Omar Offendum, a Syrian-American rapper, was interviewed…
via PBSNewsHour In other news Thursday, more than 3,000 Iraqis protested prisoner abuse and court-system corruption in the streets of Baghdad. The demonstrations were one of the biggest since political unrest began in Egypt and Tunisia. In northwestern Pakistan, a suicide bomber killed at least 31 troops at an army…
This week on War News Radio: “Embedded.” We learn about a new media program following Marines in Afghanistan. Then, we hear about the Australian military’s involvement in Afghanistan. Plus: This week’s news. (mp3)
After the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, the military established by the Taliban was dissolved, leaving security in the hands of NATO forces. Nine years later, war-fatigued electorates in America and elsewhere have been clamoring for the withdrawal of troops and resources from Afghanistan. Amandine Lee brings us more on the…
VIDEO: Abbott strife over digger death comment via theaustralian.com.au Tony Abbott’s private chat turns into a war zone
According to the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education, their university system still struggles with chronic shortages of funds, infrastructure, and teachers; and many Afghan students choose to pursue degrees abroad. From 2006-2010 Ruhullah Klapawak attended Swarthmore College,War News Radio’s parent organization. Collin Smith recently interviewed him on his experiences. (mp3)
via Reuters Feb 9 – A series of blasts strike the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, killing at least six people and wounding around 75. Travis Brecher reporting.
via news.sky.com S/Sgt Schmid, who disarmed 64 IEDs in a single tour of duty, died just a day before he was due to return home to his wife and stepson .
via Al Jazeera The ongoing pro-democracy protests in Egypt are also inspiring smaller anti-government demonstrations in Iraq. People on the street are angry with the lack of public services and widespread corruption. Jane Arraf reports from the capital Baghdad
via PBSNewsHour In other news Monday, Iraqis protested a lack of electricity and jobs and an end to corruption in demonstrations this weekend. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki rejected the use of violence against protesters. In southern Sudan, more than 98 percent of voters favored independence from the North in a…