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	Whither Human Rights? Ahmadis has been persecuted, but rights abuses between 1965-1998 remain unaddressed. Is there any hope for Papua? IRIN
	Aid in Bangladesh? Despite "relatively modest” development assistance, poverty and malnutrition remain prevalent in Bangladesh. IRIN
	Burma Beware Ethnic minorities in Myanmar call for caution as sanctions ease. IRIN
	Nepal's Muslims call for Constitutional Input A growing sement of Nepali society want their voices heard. IRIN
	Sex, not drug users, causing most new HIV infections in Bali. Bali’s numbers fall below the average condom use among sex workers nationwide. IRIN
	HIV/AIDS: "Unprecedented progress", Despite Poor Funding Latest figures from the 2011 UNAIDS World AIDS Day report. IRIN
	HIV response at a crossroads Despite improved access in Asia-Pacific region, there are still nearly two new HIV infections for every person who starts treatment. IRIN

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Carry On

Nepal's ever expanding city of Kathmandu is literally being built on the backs of Nepal's porters. Photojournalist Pushpa Adhikari tells the story of these whethered men. MORE>>
See You Tomorrow

In November 2012, a team of six eye surgeons from Nepal and Indonesia visited the cities of Padangsidempuan and Medan in Indonesia's North Sumatra, with the mission to help the blind see again. MORE>>
Write on the Wall

Street art on the walls of Kathmandu, wash the city's walls with colour and inspiration. MORE>>
No Ordinary Security Guard

Ram Bahadur has to work for each and everything. Most times, he stands at the gate, sometimes he has to fetch water, othertimes he has to go to the market to buy vegetables and fruits. He is no ordinary security guard. MORE>>
Government School

School is a place for learning about the ABCs and life. It is not merely an educational institution, it has become an essential part of childhood - a place we associate with early memories. These are memories from a student in one of Nepal's government schools. MORE>>
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