The woman protecting South Sudan's parks from war and poaching
Bibiana Martin was 12 years old when she joined the forest rangers. Twenty years later, she is still protecting parks.Written by Sam Mednick. Read by Laura Lockwood.
13 Mars 202214min
Murdered women: Adiba Parveen, the quietest girl in the valley
When the recently married resident of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan province disappeared, her family feared the worst. Written by Sanam Maher. Read by Mohita Namjoshi
6 Mars 202222min
Myanmar's 'reluctant' resistance fighter
In the mountains of Kayah State, a former wedding photographer is taking on Myanmar's military. Written by Caleb Quinley. Read by Laura Lockwood.
27 Feb 202213min
Backyard astronomers: Turning stargazing into space-portraiture
For space enthusiasts from Qatar to Finland, the US to the UK, astrophotography is a hobby, an art, a science and sometimes an obsession. Written and read by Colin Baker.
20 Feb 202221min
A letter to Australia's immigration minister from a refugee
When Novak Djokovic was detained in Melbourne during the Australian Open he was held at the Park Hotel. Someone you probably haven't heard of was also in custody there at the same time. Mehdi Ali, a refugee, has grown up in one of the most notorious immigration detention systems in the world. Here's his open letter to the Minister for Immigration. Read by Ray Jericho.
13 Feb 202212min
Borderlands: fear, uncertainty and life along Ukraine’s frontline
Journalist Nils Adler takes us through the human story behind the Ukraine crisis. Residents he speaks to wonder what the future holds if Russia invades.
6 Feb 202225min
The oysterman, the pirate and Louisiana's disappearing wetlands
On this week's AJ Long Reads we're on the trail of a pirate. Written by Delaney Nolan. Read by Richard Martin.
30 Jan 202230min
In Russia, Indigenous land defenders face intimidation and exile
Pressure on communities in Russia comes as regional elites and big companies look to develop resource-rich Indigenous lands. Written by Mansur Mirovalev. Read by Pete Ferrand
23 Jan 202222min
