Five years after the war that toppled Muammar Gaddafi, Libya’s Amazigh struggle to reshuffle. Karlos Zurutuza reports.
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Development
Calling time on the MDGs
No development process succeeds without the participation of those it targets, argues Maggie Black.
- Maggie Black
- 1 Sep 2015
- 1
Why are NGOs so reluctant to help Greece?
As the island of Lesvos is overwhelmed with immigrants, the world of aid looks on. Beulah Devaney reports.
- Beulah Devaney
- 21 Jul 2015
- 16
Culture
The face behind the PKK story
Every journalist who’s visited the PKK’s mountain stronghold in recent years knows Zagros Hiwa, reports Karlos Zurutuza.
- Karlos Zurutuza
- 5 Jan 2016
- 3
The Unreported Year
Stories you might have missed in 2015. Compiled by Jo Lateu.
Environment
Switching on to energy democracy
Popular participation, social ideals and ecological sustainability are key attributes of sustainable systems, Claire Fauset writes.
- Claire Fauset
- 9 Feb 2016
- 0
2016: Time to take the leap
Naomi Klein and her team speak to Marienna Pope-Weidemann about the significance of The Leap Manifesto.
- Marienna Pope-Weidemann and Naomi Klein
- 5 Feb 2016
- 0
Food
‘The earth in Indonesia is on fire’
Nithin Coca looks at the causes of an unfolding environmental and health catastrophe.
- Nithin Coca
- 21 Oct 2015
- 1
The People vs Monsanto (and other GM giants)
Around the world, people are mobilizing against biotech bullies.
- Vanessa Baird
- 1 Apr 2015
- 1
Health
Letter from Bangui: The guardian
A sudden change in an employee’s health reveals hidden hardship to Ruby Diamonde.
- Ruby Diamonde
- 1 Jan 2016
- 0
Making Waves: Catherine Hamlin
Sofi Lundin meets Catherine Hamlin, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and doctor extraordinaire.
- Sofi Lundin
- 1 Dec 2014
- 0
Politics
A good moment to make a scene
Urgent cries for racial justice must not go unheard, writes Mark Engler.
- Mark Engler
- 1 Jan 2016
- 0
Country profile: Djibouti
David Styan on life in continental Africa’s least-populated state.
- David Styan
- 1 Jan 2016
- 0
Regions
Vietnam’s autumn
Capitalism and profiteering are allowed but democracy and freedom are noticeably absent, writes David Hutt.
- David Hutt
- 15 Feb 2016
- 0
Five years after Bahrain’s revolution, five new ways to protest
Human rights defenders in the country continue to shine a light on the regime’s abuses, writes Erin Kilbride.
- Erin Kilbride
- 15 Feb 2016
- 0
Science
For their eyes only
Michaela Whitton considers unlawful surveillance and the crushing of dissent.
- Michaela Whitton
- 16 Dec 2015
- 1
In the eye of a Twitter storm
Steve Parry experiences Trolling and is still recovering.
- Steve Parry
- 1 Dec 2015
- 1
Society
Five years after Bahrain’s revolution, five new ways to protest
Human rights defenders in the country continue to shine a light on the regime’s abuses, writes Erin Kilbride.
- Erin Kilbride
- 15 Feb 2016
- 0
2016: Time to take the leap
Naomi Klein and her team speak to Marienna Pope-Weidemann about the significance of The Leap Manifesto.
- Marienna Pope-Weidemann and Naomi Klein
- 5 Feb 2016
- 0
Spirituality
Walking in Bethlehem this Christmas when peace is absent
Giedre Steikunaite watches the city prepare for the most important day on the Christian calendar.
- Giedre Steikunaite
- 22 Dec 2015
- 1
Will Aung San Suu Kyi represent all Burma?
Religious and ethnic minorities expect the new government to restore their rights. Charlotte England wonders if such hopes are misplaced.
- Charlotte England
- 26 Nov 2015
- 0
War and Peace
The violence of nonviolent protest
Mark Boyle writes on why he opposes ‘mindless nonviolence’.
- Mark Boyle
- 1 Jan 2016
- 2
Fighting for a life free from fear
Guadalupe Cortés talks to women in El Salvador who are tackling male violence in gang territories.
- Guadalupe Cortés
- 3 Dec 2015
- 0
