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Journalists trained by IWPR produce news, analysis, and comment pieces on the issues that affect their countries and communities.Global Voices
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Is it true that Washington’s policies have left Cubans both sick and hungry? -
While Havana sends help abroad, medical staff at home are overburdened and under-resourced. -
Legislation used to intimidate those highlighting government mishandling of the emergency. -
Difficulty accessing basic supplies has made it hard to institute social distancing and lockdown measures. -
Havana blamed sanctions for a derailed delivery of medical supplies. But the story doesn’t stand up.
18 Sep 13
Rock bands say they struggle to survive without official recognition.
5 Sep 13
Day-release scheme gives prisoners an income and provides extra hands for short-staffed healthcare system.
23 Aug 13
Artists have to tread carefully between self-expression and offending officials.
21 Aug 13
Committee notes detention used to “re-educate” sex workers.
16 Aug 13
Government slowly making internet more widely available, but it’s expensive and many sites are blocked.
8 Aug 13
In first report to UN committee, legal-sector NGO says police choose not to act when cases are reported.
6 Aug 13
After a 50-year ban, players win permission to play professionally abroad.
6 Aug 13
Regime opponents struggle to find means of earning a living.
26 Jul 13
Tactic now a traditional way of expressing dissent.
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Mosul: Culture and concerts where IS once reigned
For almost three years, while her home city of Mosul was under occupation by so-called Islamic State (IS), Tahani Salih kept a daily diary documenting their crimes.
By Daniella Peled, IWPR Managing Editor
