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Untold Stories
September 1, 2010

Gitmo’s environmental director grew up on the base and came back to protect the wildlife he loved as a kid.

August 31, 2010

Journalist Elena Maglevannaya dared to expose the torture of Chechen detainees in Russian prisoners. As a result, she was sued for libel, attacked by neo-Nazis and threatened with institutionalization.

August 31, 2010

A Haitian woman, pregnant and infected with HIV, risks spreading the disease to a new partner in order to secure financial stability. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon story.

August 31, 2010

The juxtaposition of an ancient irrigation system with a recently built dam exposes greater dangers and harsher environmental impacts caused by modern systems of controlling water.

August 31, 2010

On land at Gitmo, scientists study animals thriving in protected areas.

August 30, 2010

A closer look at the life of a Moldovan TB victim reveals social trends that frequently complicate the disease's treatment.

August 30, 2010

A profile of Natalia Estemirova, a Chechen journalist who paid with her life to expose human rights abuses in her homeland.

August 27, 2010

Gitmo is a mecca for marine biologists who hear about southern Cuba’s pristine marine ecosystems, but can’t go there to conduct research.

August 27, 2010

As Wyclef Jean appeals the decision barring him from Haiti's presidential race, some Haitians suggest he should use his wealth to help those in immediate need.

August 25, 2010

Tuberculosis is easily cured, but not without consistent treatment. Community health workers monitoring daily dosages can mean the difference between life and death for both patients and...

August 25, 2010

Despite the continued detentions, Gitmo is trying to make its mark in another way: with environmental preservation.

August 24, 2010

For HIV orphans, Haiti's earthquake represents one blow in a painful series of deaths and destruction.

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