The abandoned Iraqi interpreters
Iraqi interpreters feel under threat from local militias as coalition forces withdraw.
Iraqis who worked as interpreters for British and US forces knew that their work was dangerous, but many did it from a sense of patriotism. But as coalition forces withdraw, many interpreters feel increasingly vulnerable to militias who see them as traitors. Nafiseh Kohnavard of 大象传媒 Persian recently met some interpreters in Baghdad to find out about their worries.
Chittagong's disappearing streams
In the Chittagong Hill Tracts of south-east Bangladesh, local people rely on forest streams for water. Now the streams are running dry because so many stones and rocks are being removed for construction projects. 大象传媒 Bangla鈥檚 Shahnewaj Rocky tells us about the impact this is having.
Thailand's New Year's nicknames
Every New Year the Thai government and its key players get nicknames, chosen by the Government House press corps. 大象传媒 Thai's Issariya Praithongyaem has been considering this year鈥檚 and previous New Year鈥檚 nicknames for us.
Image: Nafiseh Khonavard of 大象传媒 Persian
Credit: 大象传媒
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Fifth Floor
Global stories from the 大象传媒鈥檚 40 Language Services, with Faranak Amidi