#human rights

Following Nicolás Maduro's capture, 1,557 Venezuelan political prisoners have applied for amnesty under new legislation, though critics point to selective exclusions that may protect the regime's interests.

Sudan's three-year civil war escalates as drone strikes kill over 90 civilians in two weeks, prompting UN warnings of worse atrocities to come without international intervention.

An evocative animation explores three individual experiences of solitary confinement, revealing how the human mind adapts to extreme isolation and what it tells us about mental resilience.

With over 6,000 killed in Iran's protest crackdown, wounded demonstrators avoid hospitals fearing arrest, relying on secret home treatment by brave medical volunteers.

ICE shootings in Minneapolis echo Argentina's dark past, where mothers became democracy's unexpected champions against authoritarian violence.

A BBC investigation reveals the grim reality of secret prisons in Yemen run by the UAE. Explore the evidence of torture and the geopolitical shifts behind the disclosure.

As of January 22, 2026, Iran's internet blackout continues. However, Starlink terminals are being smuggled in to help protesters stay online. Read about the tech-driven resistance.

In January 2026, settler violence forced 450 residents out of Ras Ein al-Auja, marking the largest single-community displacement in the West Bank's modern history.

Israeli authorities have issued a demolition ultimatum for a Palestinian children's football pitch in Bethlehem. Over 200 young players face losing their only sports facility.

Explore the Kurazh diversity photo project 2026, featuring 16 powerful stories of people overcoming prejudice in Kyiv. From albinism to LGBTQ+ rights, discover the beauty of being yourself.

Iran is 10 days into a massive internet shutdown affecting 92 million people. Reports suggest a move toward a permanent, vetted system similar to China and Russia.

Iran begins a phased restoration of its internet after an 8-day blackout following nationwide protests. SMS service is back, but overall connectivity remains at 2%.