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The peacemakers: Meet Venezuelans who are fighting to free political detainees
In Venezuela, relatives and human-rights NGOs have stepped up calls for the immediate release of more than 800 victims of politically-motivated persecution
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The hidden cost of India’s restriction on Bangladeshi visas
Since the August 2024 political upheaval in Bangladesh, India has restricted most visas for Bangladeshis, weakening people-to-people ties between the two
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What does ‘partnership’ really mean for Africa and the European Union?
While the African Union designated 2025 as the Year of Reparations, European engagement throughout the year largely remained confined to acknowledgements
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Art captured by ideology: How the Taliban silenced Afghanistan’s cinema industry
The first requirement is that the film’s script must initially be submitted to the Taliban, and after the film is completed, it must be reviewed again
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When children disclose abuse, families in rural Andhra Pradesh, India, often respond with silence
What happens after a child discloses an abuse is determined not only by law, but by the social worlds families must navigate once silence is broken.
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A voice for the unheard in Myanmar: From the Rakhine coast to the frontlines of truth
"We decided to present the resilience of female journalists across Myanmar who are working in war-torn areas, rather than focusing solely on our own s
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Pakistan seeks justice for environmental harm through climate litigation
As climate disasters intensify, Pakistan’s courts face growing pressure to deliver environmental justice, even as limited resources, slow proceedings,
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Are ‘hyper-meritocracy’ and feminist backlash driving South Korean young men to the right?
One interviewee said anonymous online forums have fostered a culture in which blatant misogynistic, racist and sexist jokes and comments are normalize
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Homebound: A Return Home, and to the Ghosts We Carry
Homebound unravels a heartbreaking story of two friends navigating caste, faith, poverty, and fractured dreams, exposing how modern India’s promises fail
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The honeybee that stung Jamaica and yielded sweetness
The name “Melissa” is of Greek origin and translates to “honeybee” in English, but [the] fallout felt personal, as if we troubled the hive and threatened
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When valid visas mean nothing: The Bangladeshi passport crisis at immigration counters
Thousands of Bangladeshi travellers face a harsh reality as valid visa holders, carrying proper documents, are turned away at airports amid distrust, past
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Where myth turns to form and fragility to power: An interview with Turkish artist Melis Buyruk
“Porcelain lives in our collective memory — we grow up with it in our homes and daily rituals — so it already carries meaning before I touch it.”
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Journalists flag Samoa’s draft media protocol
“It seems that the government is shutting down all avenues to remain transparent. Why does a government do that when there is nothing to hide?”
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