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When the Indian Supreme court recently banned the practice of “instant divorce” or “triple talaq”, it was heralded as a breakthrough for India’s Muslim women. But Zoya Hasan explains why all India’s feminists, not just the women directly affected, should celebrate the judgement as a major step forward.
And elsewhere, our experts look at what it’s like to escape from North Korea, investigate the elusive amphibians of East Africa, and revisit a forgotten story of political resistance in
Albania.
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Women activists from Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan and Muslims for Secular Democracy protest against the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and their clerics, October 2016.
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Zoya Hasan, Jawaharlal Nehru University
The abolition of 'instant divorce' practice in India highlights how Muslim women are successfully and progressively changing gender rights.
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Environment + Energy
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Sharon Kahara, Humboldt State University
A recent study shows how the number of vulnerable and endangered amphibians is nearly double that of birds or mammals. Strategies need to be put in place, and fast.
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Nelson Odume, Rhodes University; Andrew Slaughter, Rhodes University
Nigeria is rich in water resources. but poor management has led to water scarcity in the country.
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Politics + Society
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Alexander Dukalskis, University College Dublin
Getting out of North Korea isn't easy, but tens of thousands have managed it nonetheless.
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Arts + Culture
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Agata Fijalkowski, Lancaster University
Musine Kokalari was imprisoned and tortured by the communist regime in Albania in 1946 for standing up for free speech.
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Health + Medicine
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Irene Torres, Aarhus University
Up to 25% of Ecuadorian children suffer from malnutrition, and the country's sugary school snacks aren't helping. Kids need healthful, fresh food — not high-calorie humanitarian aid.
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