Afghanistan: Civilian Loss in the US Air War

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As the US has increased its use of airstrikes in the war in Afghanistan, civilian casualties have reached record numbers.

 

Guatemala’s Disappeared

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Up to 45,000 civilians were forcibly disappeared during Guatemala’s 36-year conflict. Fault Lines met some of the families still searching for justice and the truth about what happened to their loved ones.

 

The Execution Beat

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Thousands of people have been executed on the Philippines’ streets since President Rodrigo Duterte declared a new war on drugs. We track photojournalists on the front lines of the murder beat, where killings are a daily occurrence and the streets run with blood.

 

Eviction City

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Evictions in Detroit are pushing out long-time residents – and investors are cashing in.

 

Hell for Leather

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Bangladesh’s toxic tanneries ravage lives and the environment.

 

Splitting Nicaragua

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A massive canal project is poised to displace tens of thousands and leave environmental destruction in its path.

 

Copper for Robbers

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As Burma opens up to foreign investment after decades of dictatorship, a big land grab is underway.

 

Altered State

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The winners and losers of Colorado’s booming cannabis market.

 

Lords of the Ring

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An underground wrestling cult phenomenon known as “Hoodslam” is taking Oakland, California, by storm.