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A cliché-free glimpse of the real Ireland

Rediscovering home — To mark the centenary of Ireland's uprising, award-winning war photographer Seamus Murphy revisits the country he left behind in the hope of capturing the nation's true character.

  • Culture
  • Cian Traynor

In pictures: Fleeing persecution in Sudan, dreaming of Britain

From persecution to isolation — A snapshot of the Zaghawa people living in purgatory at the Calais “Jungle”, hoping they will soon find refuge.

  • Culture
  • Ludovico Settembrini

"Death sentence" deportation sparks student occupation

Death by deportation — Students at the University of Sussex have occupied part of their university campus in an attempt to halt the impending deportation of a fellow student who they say, if forced to leave Britain, faces certain death.

  • Reportage
  • Michael Segalov

SafeMotos Rwanda: The tech startup taking on Africa’s second-biggest killer

This is Uber, Kigali-style — Road accidents are the second biggest killer in Africa, after HIV/AIDS. But Peter Kariuki and Barrett Nash are defying the stats and fuelling a tech boom with their life-saving app in Kigali – and beyond.

  • Reportage
  • Alex King

The Brussels teenagers defying cultural divisions

Terror, division, skateboarding and unity in Brussels — Links to the Paris attacks put Brussels at the centre of Europe’s debate on immigration, throwing up some heated questions. Is a lack of integration leading to radicalised teens? But at Les Ursulines skatepark a refreshing counterpoint is thriving, as kids from all backgrounds skate together in peace.

  • Reportage
  • Alex King

LA’s 6th Street Viaduct was the bridge you never knew you loved

Saying goodbye to an architectural movie star — Local landmark, subculture magnet and Hollywood star – Los Angeles' 6th Street Viaduct was many things to many people. Until it was torn down in late January, to be replaced by a space-age bridge straight out of the millennial architect handbook. Residents are worried, while others, including Dogtown legend CR Stecyk, continue to mourn its legacy.

  • Activism
  • Adam White

The father and son who keep New York's typewriters tapping

Family Business — The Gramercy Typewriter Company has kept NYC dancing on the keys since 1932. With a third generation at the helm, they have no plans to slow down.

  • Film
  • HUCK HQ

First Person: How I escaped civil war in Sierra Leone to become a CEO & Afrobeat star

Refugee Stories — Yasmin Kadi fled Sierra Leone with her family during the outbreak of the Blood Diamond Civil War. Seeking refuge in the UK, Yasmin has gone on to become a cult Afrobeat musician, musical theatre actress, and CEO of her own record label: Refugee Records. As part of our Refugee Stories series, Yasmin speaks of her experiences.

  • Activism
  • Elizabeth Sulis Gear

First Person: I fled Iran, fearing death, in search of religious freedom

Refugee Stories — Majid Golshani fled Iran following his conversion to the Bahá’í faith, which could be punishable by death. Settling in the UK, Majid's life remains in flux, legally unable to work but desperate for a sense of purpose. As part of our Refugee Stories series, Majid talks of his continued hopes for a better life.

  • Activism
  • Elizabeth Sulis Gear

My terrifying five-year journey to escape the North Korean famine

Refugee Stories — Yona Kim fled the North Korean famine in 1997, escaping a country where abuses are "without parallel in the contemporary world." As part of our Refugee Stories series, Yona talks of her incredible journey to safety in the UK, and her dream to now help those still suffering in her home country.

  • Activism
  • Elizabeth Sulis Gear

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