Tony Blair defends his decision to invade Iraq in front of a public hearing. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, We investigate the US military’s use of burn pits to dispose of trash at military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how some veterans…
A Marine recruit does pull-ups during training. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear the stories of two young soldiers and their thoughts on the wars. Gabriel Ramirez reports. Next, we learn about Iraq’s efforts to recover its antiquities after the war. Sam…
Secretary Clinton at a press conference with a Yemeni official. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we learn more about Yemen, the country where the attempted Christmas Day attack originated. Kyle Goeckner-Wald and Omar Chowdhury report. Next, we hear about Afghanistan’s suffering schools. Sarah…
An Iraqi man reads a newspaper in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we learn about the threats facing Iraqi journalists. Abdulla Mizead reports. Also, we hear about the controversial Iraqi census. Gabriel Ramirez has the story. Then, we listen to a profile…
Snowfall in Herat, western Afghanistan. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear from military experts about US strategy in Afghanistan. Jared Nolan and Louis Katz report. Then, we learn what some Afghans feel about President Obama’s new plan for their country. Sam Hirshman…
The inside of the National Museum of Iraq . Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we dip into the archives for a few of our favorite pieces from this Fall. First, we find out about the international effort to restore Iraq’s national museum, which…
A Sudanese refugee carries water at the Al Salam refugee camp in March, 2009. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, a program from our sister studio, the Sudan Radio Project. We hear about efforts within and outside of Sudan to craft solutions to conflicts…
A homeless Iraq war veteran waits for a bus in California. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear concerns that gang members are joining the military. Kyle Goeckner-Wald and Alan Zhao report. And, we learn about a controversial method of trash removal on…
President Obama outlines his Afghan strategy in a televised address. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear from military experts about US strategy in Afghanistan. Jared Nolan and Louis Katz report. And, we learn what some Afghans feel about President Obama’s new plan…
Two Afghan boys from Khost province, Afghanistan.Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. This week on War News Radio, we hear about Afghanistan’s dancing boys, children who are exploited to entertain wealthy adults. Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports. We also find out about the toll that a severe water shortage has been taking…