The military draft evokes fear in almost every young man in Thailand, but some say they fear their military training more than war. Amnesty International has documented acts of physical, mental and sexual abuse during Thailand's military hazing. We hear about one family whose son died during a hazing incident, and why they're demanding justice.

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Scott Heidler (@ScottHeidler), Al Jazeera journalist in Bangkok; Ming Yu Hah, Deputy Director, Amnesty International

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The military draft&nbsp;evokes fear in almost every&nbsp;young man in Thailand,&nbsp;but some&nbsp;say they fear their military training&nbsp;more than war. Amnesty International has documented acts of physical, mental and sexual abuse during&nbsp;Thailand's military hazing.&nbsp;We hear about one family whose son died during a hazing incident, and why they're demanding justice.In this episode:Scott Heidler (<a href="https://twitter.com/ScottHeidler" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ScottHeidler</a>), Al Jazeera journalist in Bangkok; Ming Yu Hah, Deputy Director, Amnesty InternationalConnect with The Take:&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;(<a href="https://twitter.com/AJTheTake" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ajthetake</a>), Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajthetake/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ajthetake</a>) and Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheTakePod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheTakePod</a>)

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The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.
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Exposing abuse at the hands of Thailand’s military

Explosions rocked Mali's capital on April 25 as rebels carried out coordinated attacks across the country. Mali’s defence minister was killed along with his wife and children when an attacker struck their home. With Bamako under siege and the military leadership briefly disappearing from view, who is really behind the violence in Mali?

In this episode: 
Beverly Ochieng, Senior Analyst, Control Risks

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This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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Explosions rocked Mali's capital on April 25 as rebels carried out coordinated attacks across the country. Mali&rsquo;s defence minister was killed along with his wife and children when an attacker struck their home. With Bamako under siege and the military leadership briefly disappearing from view, who is really behind the violence in Mali?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Beverly Ochieng, Senior Analyst, Control Risks</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute; and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip

An inside look at Chornobyl, 40 years after the disaster. The exclusion zone remains radioactive - now shaped by war. From deserted cities to returning wildlife and rising military risk, what’s unfolding there today raises urgent questions about nuclear danger and what the future might hold.

In this episode: 
Nils Adler (@nilsadler1), Al Jazeera Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K. Li, with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Noor Wazwaz.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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An inside look at Chornobyl, 40 years after the disaster. The exclusion zone remains radioactive - now shaped by war. From deserted cities to returning wildlife and rising military risk, what&rsquo;s unfolding there today raises urgent questions about nuclear danger and what the future might hold.
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Nils Adler (<a href="https://x.com/nilsadler1?s=20">@nilsadler1</a>), Al Jazeera Journalist</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K. Li, with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Noor Wazwaz.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with a US naval blockade still in place. Around 3,000 Iran-bound containers are stranded in Pakistan as costs rise and Washington’s signals shift. Iran is pushing diplomacy from Moscow to Islamabad. Can talks to end the US-Israel war still move forward?

In this episode: 
Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera Correspondent 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by David Enders and Chloe K. Li with Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, Sarí el-Khalili, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with a US naval blockade still in place. Around 3,000 Iran-bound containers are stranded in Pakistan as costs rise and Washington&rsquo;s signals shift. Iran is pushing diplomacy from Moscow to Islamabad. Can talks to end the US-Israel war still move forward?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Osama Bin Javaid (<a href="https://x.com/osamabinjavaid?s=20">@osamabinjavaid</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders and Chloe K. Li with Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Exposing abuse at the hands of Thailand’s military

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