Caption: Iraqis protest against lack of electricity and high temperatures., Credit: Photo courtesy of Reuters.
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Iraqis protest against lack of electricity and high temperatures. 

Endless Summer

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This week on War News Radio, “Endless Summer.” We talk to Iraqis about the problems associated with the unbearable heat of summer in Iraq, and how they cope with it on a daily basis.  

Next, we examine the status of women in Afghanistan, how they have come to be marginalized in most aspects of Afghan society, and what NGOs are doing to combat this.

Then, we look into some of the legal issues surrounding the closing of Guantanamo Prison. This piece was first aired on 6/4/2010.

Finally, we talk to a marine sniper who served in Iraq about his experiences.
This piece was first aired on 6/25/2010.

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