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31 Aug 2016 4 minute read

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Philippines’ war on drugs is ‘steamrolling the rule of law’

Human rights organizations have called for global intervention into the crisis, Iris C. Gonzales reports.

22 Aug 2016 7 minute read

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The Nauru Files: It’s time to close Australia’s abusive detention regime

When faced with overwhelming evidence of systemic abuse, the country's prime minister shifted responsibility, writes ...

18 Jul 2016 4 minute read

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Nigerian officials grow rich on the hunger of the poor

Samuel Malik reports on endemic corruption in Nigeria’s camps for the internally displaced.

5 Jul 2016 4 minute read

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Brazil human rights defender found drowned in dam

The bodies of murdered women should not have to be the catalyst for responsible development, writes Erin Kilbride...

5 Jul 2016 4 minute read

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UK Supreme Court highlights right of Chagos refugees to return home

The court ruling may indicate some progress but it also upholds the ban on the refugees’ return. Katie McQue...

1 Jul 2016 5 minute read

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Franco's ghosts

The dictator’s victims are still waiting to see their torturers on trial – and time is running out. By Mira Galanova...

1 Jul 2016 5 minute read

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Malaysia’s slide from pseudo-democracy toward authoritarianism

The story is a complex web of deceit, connecting the ruling elite, royalty, investment banks and offshore tax havens. ...

10 Jun 2016 3 minute read

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Why I love pre-loved, unloved and recycled

Wise words on fashion by 14-year-old Mya-Rose Craig.

1 Jun 2016 3 minute read

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A word with Aziza Brahim

The Western Saharan singer and activist on Cuban solidarity, life as a refugee, and making her grandmother proud.

25 May 2016 2 minute read

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Australia: a nice, friendly, sunny place?

There are many myths about the country that just don't hold up, writes Stephen Langford.

18 Apr 2016 3 minute read

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Run, Palestine, run

A record number of participants claimed their right to freedom of movement at this year’s marathon. Giedre Steikunaite...

22 Mar 2016 4 minute read

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With no UN to watch, Saharawis fear Moroccan regime

Local activists are expecting a brutal crackdown from the police, writes John Richards.

3 Mar 2016 6 minute read

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Universalizing environmental and human rights

Doug Weir explains why these rights are especially important during times of armed conflict.

1 Mar 2016 3 minute read

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Making waves: Kholoud Waleed

Dario Sabaghi talks to Kholoud Waleed about her battle for freedom of speech in Syria.

1 Mar 2016 9 minute read

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'Our friends': Saudi Arabia and the West

Vanessa Baird takes a look at this ‘special relationship’.

1 Mar 2016 1 minute read

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Saudi Arabia – The Facts

The key facts you need to know about the country's people, environment, oil economy, human rights and more.

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