Focus

After decades of silence, the many victims of alleged sexual abuse by French priests are beginning to speak out. The decision to come forward and share their painful experiences comes amid the Catholic Church’s recent statements condemning paedophile behaviour. FRANCE 24's reporters have met with some of the victims. A programme prepared by Phoebe Lanzer-Wood and Elom Toble.

Since Mauricio Macri took office last December, a lot has changed in Argentina. In just a few months, the new president has made a clean break with the country's Kirchnerite past and populist left-wing model, and he has introduced a raft of new measures to kick-start Argentina's sluggish economy. The new shock measures have already started to take effect, not just in terms of the economy, but also by dividing the Argentine society even further. A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett and Aline Schmidt

In Spain, anger is boiling over in Catalonia's abattoirs. Spain is Europe's second-largest producer of pork but is facing stiff competition from around the world. As a result, working conditions in its slaughterhouses have deteriorated over the past few years. Most of the jobs are now done by foreigners, who are forced to accept a relentless pace of work, and salaries that are well below the minimum wage. Our team in Spain reports. A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Aline Schmidt and Claire Pryde.

At the end of June, Liberia will retake full control of its own security. For the past thirteen years, the UN's peacekeeping force, UNMIL, has supported the country's police and military. The UN calls the handover "one of the most significant milestones for Liberia since the end of the country's civil war". But concerns remain that Liberia's security forces are still not ready for the task that awaits them. Our correspondent Katerina Vittozzi reports. A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Elom Marcel Toble and Claire Pryde.

In Italy, the community of Sant'Egidio, a Christian NGO, is setting up humanitarian corridors to bring Syrian refugee families from Lebanon to Italy. At the beginning of May, several dozen Syrian refugees arrived in Rome thanks to this initiative. Our correspondents in Beirut and Rome were with them on the journey that would change their lives forever. A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Laura Burloux and Claire Pryde.

In Tunisia, the tourist season is just beginning. Since last year's deadly terror attacks on the Bardo museum in Tunis and a hotel in Sousse, which targeted tourists, the sector has been in crisis. The attacks revealed various security failings and some governments, like the UK, still advise against travel to Tunisia. But security measures have now been stepped up. Our correspondents report. A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Josh Vardey and Claire Pryde.

The Chinese government recently passed a law to bring foreign NGOs under stricter control. The legislation, which will come into force in 2017, gives police wide-ranging powers to monitor the activities of thousands of foreign NGOs which are regarded as a threat to national security in China. Under the new law they will no longer be able to operate independently and will be required to form partnerships with Chinese state-run companies. Our team reports from Beijing and Shenzhen. A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Anna Kowalska and Laura Burloux.

The southern Philippines island of Mindanao is where the majority of the Muslim community lives in this predominantly Christian country. Various armed groups are fighting for the independence of the island. Chief among them is the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, whose goal is to establish an Islamic "caliphate" on Mindanao. Our reporters went to meet its leader.

In Egypt, protests continue despite the regime's crackdown on dissent. After doctors and lawyers voiced their anger, now it's the turn of Egypt's journalists. The crisis erupted on May Day when police raided the country's press union and arrested two journalists. As a result, the press union has slammed attempts to intimidate it amid a deterioration of press freedom in the country. Our team in Cairo reports. A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Elom Marcel Toble and Molly Hall.

Over the past few weeks, the economic situation in Venezuela has severely worsened. On Monday, a state of emergency decreed by President Nicolas Maduro came into force. The economy, hit hard by the fall in oil prices, has collapsed and daily life for Venezuelans has become an uphill battle. Faced with food shortages as well as water and power cuts, everyone is feeling the pinch and discontent is on the rise, fuelled by looting and endemic violence. Our team reports from Caracas. >> On France24.com: Venezuela gives sweeping 'emergency' powers to security forces

>> On France24.com: Is Chavism on its way out in Venezuela?

A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Elom Marcel Toble and Richelle Harrison Plesse.