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LGBTQ+ rights in Iraq: how morality laws ramped up
The Explainer Same-sex relationships and gender reassignment surgery are now criminalised in latest attack on targeted community
By The Week UK Published
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'Humanitarian islands': how will Israel's plan for Rafah civilians work?
Today's Big Question Designated zones in central Gaza to provide temporary housing, food and water for more than a million displaced Palestinians
By The Week UK Published
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The Taliban's ongoing attack on women's rights
In depth The group has sparked humanitarian concerns
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Israel says Gaza split in two in 'significant stage' of war against Hamas
Speed Read Troops expected to enter Gaza City within 48 hours as US secretary of state continues 'diplomatic shuttle'
By The Week UK Published
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The teenager explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth The concept of teenagerhood is a relatively modern invention that quickly took centre stage in mainstream culture
By James Ashford Last updated
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What daily life in Afghanistan looks like after two years under the Taliban
In Pictures The rights of women have been severely impeded as the war-torn nation’s ‘slide into poverty’ continues
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The Geneva Conventions explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth How the international community brought humanity to warfare
By Rebecca Gillie Last updated
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Inside Russia's war crimes
Speed Read Occupying forces in Ukraine are accused of horrific atrocities. Can they be held accountable?
By The Week Staff Published
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U.S. and U.K. should pay reparations for 'crimes against humanity' in Chagos Islands, says Human Rights Watch report
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By Devika Rao Published
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Why China has separated a million Tibetan children from their families
feature State-run boarding schools accused of ‘intense political indoctrination’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What’s happening in El Salvador?
feature Anti-gang crackdown has proven popular but China trade deal is causing concern
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The international problem of modern slavery
Speed Read Why does slavery still exist in modern society, and what is being done to combat it?
By Justin Klawans Published
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The dangers faced by LGBTQ people in the Middle East
Speed Read Why do so many Middle Eastern countries have anti-LGBTQ laws, and what can be done to make a change?
By Justin Klawans Published
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Qatar’s white elephant World Cup
Talking Point Tournament host facing ‘buyer’s remorse’ over ‘giant waste of money’
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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