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The Storytellers

DW's correspondents profile local leaders, activists, artists, musicians, rich and poor, ordinary and extraordinary people from around the globe, whose lives tell us more about the world we live in.

This week's profile

Filmmaker pursues Guatemala's murderous history

Exclusive interview material gathered by Pamela Yates was used as evidence in the trial against Efrain Rios Montt. The US filmmaker has been documenting the story of the former Guatemalan dictator for 30 years. (22.05.2013) 

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Polar explorer aims for record minus toes

Rosie Stancer wants to be the first woman in the world to walk solo to both poles. She's already conquered the Antarctic alone. Now she's preparing to take on the Arctic. (15.05.2013) 

Fighting for women and justice where both get pushed aside

As Cambodia's most visible female politician, Mu Sochua is a leader in the fight for democratic reform and women's rights, although both issues are looked at with skepticism in this male-dominated society. (08.05.2013) 

For Persian musician, Israel is journey of a lifetime

The son of a Tehran musician, Eyal Mani wanted only one thing - to play music. That is, until a family secret and a fateful trip to Israel turned his life upside-down. (01.05.2013) 

The last hold-out in 'no-man's land'

A 91-year-old California man has seen his neighbors evicted one-by-one from their desert homes over the past 30 years. William Tuttle is the last hold-out in a long land dispute with a powerful Native American tribe. (24.04.2013) 

Sierra Leone survivor loses hands, but not hope

Rebel soldiers disabled tens of thousands of civilians in a widespread campaign of terror during Sierra Leone's brutal civil war, chopping off hands and feet. But Mariatu Kamara has not let her fate stifle her hopes. (17.04.2013) 

Fighting for a forgotten cause in West Papua

West Papua's 50-year struggle for independence from Indonesia is one of the world's longest-running conflicts. Exiled activist Benny Wenda is trying to draw attention to it, this time with a peaceful message. (10.04.2013) 

Optimism drives two-time Tuareg refugee

Abdoullah Ag Mohammed was a university student before the crisis began in Mali. Now, he's living as a refugee for the second time, trying to make the best of the challenging situation of being unable to go home. (03.04.2013) 

'We let the Iranians say whatever they want'

Menache Amir has dedicated his life to bringing Iranians the real news. As if bucking Iranian media control weren't enough, he's also a citizen of one of the countries most vilified by the regime: Israel. (27.03.2013) 

War photographer sets focus on daily life

When the first US tanks entered Baghdad, architect Ghaith Abdul-Ahad grabbed his camera and took to the streets to document the fighting. Ten years later, he's one of the world's most prestigious war photographers. (20.03.2013) 

Knowledge brings relief to genocide survivor

Driven by revenge, Youk Chhang began documenting the horrors that befell his people during the genocide in Cambodia. Now he's convinced his country must confront its past to be able to shape its future. (13.03.2013) 

Bold journalist survives bomb with bravura

May Chidiac was one of Lebanon's star TV anchors and one of the most outspoken journalists in her country. One day, as she was getting in her car a bomb exploded underneath her. Against all odds, she survived. (06.03.2013) 

Filipino activist loses to church yet wins crusade

Tour guide Carlos Celdran took on the all-powerful Catholic Church in the Philippines and ended up sentenced to prison. But in his estimation, he won. (27.02.2013) 

Taboos are casualties for Turkish cartoonist

Izel Rozental treads a fine line with his political cartoons in an Istanbul weekly. The Turkish-Jewish cartoonist says buckling under pressure is out of the question - even when his critics are Turkey and Israel. (20.02.2013) 

Tunisia's young 'General' sees future in sharia

Feted by the western media for penning the unofficial anthem of the Arab Spring, rap star El General believes the changes must go further. He is one of a number of young Tunisian "revolutionaries" calling for sharia law. (13.02.2013) 

The Vatican's Irish problem

The Vatican used to be able to count on Irish clergy to follow the rules. But now a group of Irish priests are openly questioning the Vatican's conservative approach to Catholicism, despite the threat of excommunication. (06.02.2013) 

Displaced in Syria and looking for solace

Forced to flee from her Aleppo home, a young woman takes refuge in a rebel-held town in northwestern Syria. In a camp for displaced people, she finds a way to do her part for her country without resorting to violence. (30.01.2013) 

Pain remains for Slovak Holocaust survivor

Few survivors are still alive as Europe commemorates the liberation of Nazi concentration camps on January 27. In Kosice, Slovakia, for example, Edita Salamonova is thought to be one of four who survived deportation. (23.01.2013) 

Jail is 'occupational hazard' for Kurdish mayor

A mayor in Turkey's biggest Kurdish city, Diyarbakir, has been waging a peaceful battle for minority rights. He has been stripped of office and faced scores of court cases. Now his struggle has become very personal. (16.01.2013) 

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Filmmaker pursues Guatemala's murderous history

Polar explorer aims for record minus toes

Fighting for women and justice where both get pushed aside