Lebanon: What life is like in a ‘failed state’
As the economic crisis grinds on, Lebanese navigate soaring food costs and fuel and medicine shortages. Written by Arwa Ibrahim. Read by Loveday Smith.
26 Syys 202122min
Hungry for change: Belgium’s undocumented rally for their rights
Nearly 500 asylum seekers held a two-month-long hunger strike in a bid to obtain the right to live and work legally in Belgium. But what has been achieved and what comes next? Written by Sarah Murphy ...
19 Syys 202128min
‘Men don’t protect us, they won’t respect us’: Afghan diaries
How one woman is determined to stay despite the uncertain future that women like her face in the country. Nadima, in her own words.
12 Syys 202112min
‘It’s painful to leave home while it’s burning’: Fleeing Kabul
The first commercial flight has taken off from Kabul, Afghanistan. It had been closed since August 30th when the US ended operations to evacuate diplomats, foreigners and Afghans considered at risk fr...
5 Syys 20219min
The land we came from: My people are my homeland
Al Jazeera asks writers to reflect on the environment they grew up in and how it has shaped their lives. In "The land we came from" series, Terese Marie Mailhot writes about how she hates '"to think ...
29 Elo 202112min
'I was born here, I'll be buried here': In Afghanistan to stay
Why one Afghan woman refuses to leave her home - even in the face of fear and uncertainty as the Taliban resume control. By Nadima
25 Elo 20217min
The mental health costs of Poland’s abortion ban
It's been seven months since Poland introduced a near total ban on abortions, including cases where there are severe foetal defects. The procedure is now only allowed in cases of rape, incest or when ...
22 Elo 202122min
The Kashmir village that outlawed dowries
This week on AJ Longreads we’re in Kashmir where residents are bucking the trend for lavish weddings. This is The Kashmir village that outlawed dowries by Sharafat Ali. Read by Mohita Namjoshi.
15 Elo 202118min
