August 30, 2012 /
Untold Stories
Jason Motlagh
A civil war grinds on in northern Burma's Kachin state despite political reforms in the capital. Here's part two of two dispatches from both sides of the conflict.
August 30, 2012 /
Untold Stories
Adam Janofsky
For decades, hundreds of thousands of Burmese have sought refuge in Thailand, a country with an economy highly dependent on illegal workers. But once there, they face a life of indentured servitude.
August 29, 2012 /
Untold Stories
Jenna Krajeski
While Turkey's Kurds see hope across the border in Iraqi Kurdistan, the region's veteran transplants remain skeptical about the future of Kurdistan.
August 28, 2012 /
Untold Stories
Caroline D'Angelo
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac, flooded tents and concerns about the spread of cholera show that Haiti is still vulnerable to natural disasters.
August 28, 2012 /
Untold Stories
Jason Motlagh
A civil war grinds on in northern Burma's Kachin state despite political reforms in the capital. Here's part one of two dispatches from both sides of the conflict.
August 27, 2012 /
Untold Stories
Andre Lambertson
Rosean Andre, a rape victim who works for KOFAVIV, an organization established by—and for—rape survivors, struggles to stay afloat in post-quake Haiti.
August 24, 2012 /
Untold Stories
Tracey Eaton
Questions linger about the death of two prominent Cuban political dissidents in an automobile crash.
August 23, 2012 /
Untold Stories
Andrew Faust
With convenient and seemingly endless options, Dubai’s lifestyle has evolved to reflect its consumer-driven culture.
August 23, 2012 /
Huffington Post, Untold Stories
Yasmin Bendaas
The tattoos that adorn the faces and bodies of elderly Chaouia women in rural Algeria may have roots as far away as Iraq. What the tatoos mean is largely a mystery. They soon may disappear for good.
August 22, 2012 /
Untold Stories
Melissa Turley
Faith leaders joined with members of South Africa's parliament in a service mourning the 34 protesters killed in a clash with police at Lonmin's platinum mine near Johannesburg.