Viewfinder: Protests in Hong Kong
Tens of thousands marched against the territory's proposed extradition law, which would allow the transfer of crime suspects to mainland China for trial.
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Topic: International Human Rights
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What Detention Does to the Women Fleeing Violence in Central America
For many victims of domestic violence, being detained by customs or border enforcement agencies can re-open or exacerbate past traumas.
The American Candidate
Attaullah Nasib came of age in the United States. When he ran for Afghan Parliament, he learned how difficult re-building a democracy can be.
Why Nicaragua’s ‘Tropical Spring’ Failed to Unseat President Daniel Ortega
But for a few flare-ups of protest—all quickly and violently quashed—the movement to rid the country of its powerful ruler is all but over.
How Drones and GPS Are Helping Indigenous People in Ecuador Save the Amazon
Maps, long used by colonizers to dispossess native peoples, are becoming a tool for indigenous people to reclaim sovereignty over their lands.
The Sudanese Military Removes President Omar al-Bashir (in Photos)
Protests in Sudan continued following President Omar al-Bashir's ouster, after the military dissolved the government and suspended the country's constitution.
‘We Need to Keep Our Language Alive’: Inside a Uyghur Bookshop in Istanbul
Far from the reach of the Chinese government, Uyghur booksellers are protecting their language from being erased.
Viewfinder: Commemorating the Rwandan Genocide
Rwandans hold candles at a commemoration ceremony during the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide.
In Venezuela, Repeated Power Outages Have Triggered a Water Crisis (in Photos)
As a result of repeated outages, millions of Venezuelans have suffered increasing shortages on basic supplies and services or have lost water completely in the past two weeks.
Is Recep Erdoğan Losing His Grip on Turkish Politics?
The authoritarian leader attempted to turn recent local elections into a referendum about national security. The results suggest his tactics did not work.