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Democratic Republic of Congo
‘Life Is No Longer Sacred’

Mob violence is increasing in the country's eastern region. Human rights activists worry that prolonged instability has cheapened the value of human lives.

By Merveille Kavira Luneghe

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Mongolia
Mongolians Battle Stigma, High Costs to Access Safe Toilets

The country's pit latrines cause disease outbreaks, injuries and even deaths. But the alternatives are costly, too.

By Odonchimeg Batsukh
Uganda
‘Machete Wielders’ Terrorize Region — But Why?

By Nakisanze Segawa
Haiti
To and From Work on Haiti’s ‘Road of Death’

As violent gangs take over Port-au-Prince, suburban residents pay a high price to commute to the city center.

By Anne Myriam Bolivar

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Africa

Coverage from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

‘Life Is No Longer Sacred’

By Merveille Kavira Luneghe

‘Machete Wielders’ Terrorize Region — But Why?

By Nakisanze Segawa

Her Superpower Is Rural Borehole Repair

By Evidence Chenjerai

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Americas

Coverage from Haiti, Mexico and Puerto Rico

To and From Work on Haiti’s ‘Road of Death’

By Anne Myriam Bolivar

Digital Divide Widens as Providers Refuse Service

By Lucila Pellettieri

Residents Pay Water Bill — but Rely on Rain

By Avigaí Silva

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Asia

Coverage from Indian-administered Kashmir, Mongolia, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Mongolians Battle Stigma, High Costs to Access Safe Toilets

By Odonchimeg Batsukh

Medals for Mothers — a Tradition Under Threat

By Odonchimeg Batsukh

Overworked and Underpaid: The Life of Assistant Herders

By Myagmarsuren Battur

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