Al Jazeera People & Power

Season 2013

People & Power is a current affairs programme on Al Jazeera English which broadcasts once a week, on Wednesdays, and repeated throughout the week.

Each half-hour programme features one investigative documentaries on an issue related to power from around the world. The programme occasionally has one hour specials.

Where to Watch Al Jazeera People & Power • Season 2013

27 Episodes

  • Ndiyindoda: I am a man
    E1
    Ndiyindoda: I am a manThe ceremonial transition to manhood in South Africa's Xhosa society is time honoured but can have tragic consequences.
  • Spirit Child
    E2
    Spirit ChildAn investigation into the ritual killing of disabled Ghanaian children deemed to be possessed by evil spirits.
  • Afghanistan: My Enemy's Enemy
    E3
    Afghanistan: My Enemy's EnemyWill a local anti-Taliban revolt in the south affect the future course of the country when NATO forces exit in 2014?
  • Goodbye Indonesia
    E4
    Goodbye IndonesiaPeople & Power investigates one of the world's most forgotten conflicts - the West Papuan struggle for independence.
  • Orthodox corruption?
    E5
    Orthodox corruption?After decades of suppression, the Russian Orthodox Church appears to be back in favour with the country's leadership.
  • China: The Orient Excess
    E6
    China: The Orient ExcessAfter three decades of economic liberalisation, have China's communist ideals been discarded forever?
  • Argentina's Bad Seeds
    E7
    Argentina's Bad SeedsThe country's soya industry is booming, but what is the impact on Argentinians and their land?
  • Bolivian Escapade
    E8
    Bolivian EscapadeInvestigating a mysterious murder case in Bolivia that sheds light on a controversy dividing the country to this day.
  • All the President's Torturers (Part One)
    E9
    All the President's Torturers (Part One)Can Brazil shake off the murky past of its security forces as it attempts to cement its place as a 21st century power?
  • All the President's Torturers (Part Two)
    E10
    All the President's Torturers (Part Two)"Chosen to host both the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games and with abundant natural resources and one of the fastest growing economies in the world, one way or another Brazil is set to become a major player in the affairs of the 21st century. With an ambitious, progressive government, a population of around 193 million, now well established federal democratic structures and apparent political stability, many even see it as a global superpower in the making, perhaps even deserving of a permanent seat on the UN Security Council in the not too distant future. But its solid international reputation has not always been so glossy. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. "
  • America's War Games
    E11
    America's War GamesHow the Obama administration is redefining the US military's strategic priorities with far-reaching consequences.
  • Congo's Tin Idea
    E12
    Congo's Tin IdeaProposed programme by Dutch diplomat aims to end the violence that 'conflict minerals' have caused in South Kivu.
  • Syria: Behind Rebel Lines
    E13
    Syria: Behind Rebel LinesBehind the scenes with units of the Free Syrian Army as they battle the Assad regime for control of a key province.
  • Venezuela: Life after Chavez
    E14
    Venezuela: Life after ChavezWill the Bolivarian revolution die with Chavez, or will his legacy live on regardless of his successors?
  • Hungary: Towards the Abyss
    E15
    Hungary: Towards the AbyssInvestigating why critics of Hungary's authoritarian government believe it is leading the country towards fascism.
  • Afghanistan: Drawdown
    E16
    Afghanistan: DrawdownAs the US draws back its combat forces from Afghanistan, what will they leave behind?
  • Imran Khan: Pakistan Decides
    E17
    Imran Khan: Pakistan DecidesWe go behind the scenes with the cricketer turned politician on the final few days of his election campaign.
  • Life at any price
    E18
    Life at any priceAre El Salvador's abortion laws endangering some women's lives while putting others behind bars?
  • Europe's new refugees
    E19
    Europe's new refugeesEurope's job hungry migrants are flocking overseas, with many landing in nations once colonised by their home countries.
  • El Salvador: Quest for Justice
    E20
    El Salvador: Quest for JusticeMore than 20 years after the end of its civil war, the country is ready to confront and redress its bloody past.
  • Egypt: Revolution Revisited
    E21
    Egypt: Revolution RevisitedAn insight into how the recent dramatic events in Egypt have affected those who brought about its 2011 revolution.
  • Kenya's Ticking Time Bomb
    E22
    Kenya's Ticking Time BombHow political corruption is turning the country's spiralling youth unemployment into a threat to society.
  • Under Northern Lights
    E23
    Under Northern LightsIn northern Scandinavia, locals are taking on mining giants in a bid to save an ancient environment and way of life.
  • A Tale of Three Cities
    E24
    A Tale of Three CitiesWe explore how three key Afghan cities are being affected by the gradual withdrawal of the US troops.
  • Libya's Brigades
    E25
    Libya's BrigadesMore than two years since the country's revolution, can rival factions reconcile and will stability ever fully return?
  • Libya: Renditions
    E26
    Libya: RenditionsAn exclusive investigation into how intelligence was extracted by torture in Tripoli's notorious Abu Salim prison.
  • Paraguay's Forgotten Coup
    E27
    Paraguay's Forgotten CoupDid a bloody confrontation over land rights lead to a coup against the country's former President Fernando Lugo?

 

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