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Episode 26: One Father’s Reflections From Syria
FromHacking Hunger
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14 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2018
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Escalating violence in Eastern Ghouta has dominated recent news coverage of the conflict in Syria as humanitarians struggle to reach families trapped without food. Jakob Kern has witnessed the turmoil firsthand as head of the U.N. World Food Programme’s operation in Damascus for the last two years. As the conflict enters its 8th year, hear what Jakob has seen—and what the headlines often miss.
Released:
Mar 15, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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