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Human rights continue to be a black eye for governments worldwide. From the Sudan to Russia, to the War on Terror, the International Criminal Court and the European Court of Human Rights have a full docket of cases from around the globe.

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Why the Founder of Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of Genocide - Jehad Alshrafi / AP / dpa

"One Could Say Intent Is Involved" Why the Founder of Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of Genocide

Aryeh Neier the co-founder and former director of Human Rights Watch. After much consideration, he now believes that it is valid to accuse Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand in New York

Rwanda Classified Europe's Deals with an Autocrat

German conservatives want to negotiate a migration deal with Rwanda and the EU is funding a marketing campaign for the country. But Rwanda is an autocracy that aggressively goes after its detractors, as reporting has shown. By Sophia Baumann, Heiner Hoffmann, Bastian Obermayer und Maria Retter

Keeping Migrants at Bay How a Brutal Militia Became Europe's New Henchmen

A Libyan militia belonging to the warlord Khalifa Haftar hunts down refugees in the Mediterranean and drags them to Libya. DER SPIEGEL reporting shows how Frontex and Maltese officials are involved.

The Unwinnable War Israel Faces International Headwinds as Ground Offensive Continues

The Israeli army has encircled Gaza City, while numerous civilians have been killed in airstrikes. How far can Israel go in its efforts to destroy Hamas? And how might this war end?

The Predator Files Revelations "Victims Are Completely Transparent To the Attacker"

In an interview, the head of Amnesty International's Security Lab discusses his detective work on the "Predator Files." As part of the project, he and his team traced and analyzed dangerous smartphone spyware and infrastructure used in ongoing attacks. Interview Conducted By Marcel Rosenbach

The Iran Protests One Year Later Roya Piraei's Photo Made Her an Icon

Hundreds of protesters have likely been killed since the most recent wave of demonstrations began one year ago. The daughter of one victim cut off her hair, and the image went viral. She immediately had to leave Iran and now lives in exile in Britain. By Susanne Koelbl in London

Forensische Detektivarbeit Forscher analysieren die DNA von versklavten Arbeitern – und finden 42.000 Nachkommen

Ein Friedhof mit den Leichen von versklavten Arbeitern: Damit fing die Arbeit der Harvard-Forscher an. Sie glichen die DNA mit aktuellen Daten ab, identifizierten Nachfahren – und viele vergessene Schicksale. Von Kerstin Kullmann

Moscow's Fever Dreams There Is Only One Possible Response to the Kakhovka Dam Breach A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Mathieu von Rohr

The breach of the Kakhovka Dam makes it clearer than ever: A rapid end to the war can only come through support for Ukraine's army.

Interview with Yulia Navalnaya "It Is Putin Personally Who Is Keeping Alexei in Prison"

Yulia Navalnaya has been unable to visit her husband for 13 months now. On Sunday, a documentary film about the Russian opposition leader won an Oscar. In an interview, she discusses the dangers Alexei Navalny faces in prison and her hopes for Russia's future. Interview Conducted By Fidelius Schmid in Los Angeles

Harassment of Women Journalists "We're Going to Stab You and Bury You"

Women journalists around the world are insulted, threatened and flooded with hate. The international reporting project Story Killers shines a light on the systematic harassment women reporters face on the internet. We spoke with some of those who have been affected.

Prosecuting Aggression Will There Be a Special Tribunal for Putin?

Ukraine wants to see Russian President Vladimir Putin dragged before a special tribunal for his invasion. Thus far, many countries in the West have been skeptical of such a move, but recently, resistance has been softening. By Ann-Dorit Boy und Severin Weiland

"Thou Shalt Not Kill" One Russian Soldier's Effort to Avoid the War

Tens of thousands of Russian draftees are fighting in Ukraine. Hardly any of them have tried to resist conscription. But Kirill Beresin tried to do just that, fleeing from his unit and filing a complaint back home. By Christina Hebel in St. Petersburg

"The Regime's Legitimacy Is Eroding" Iran Protests Continue Despite Brutal Repression

The uprising against the Islamist dictatorship in Iran is entering a new phase and the regime is doing all it can to survive. For how much longer can the mullahs cling to power?

Fueling the War A German Company's Questionable Involvement in Russia

A joint venture of the German company Wintershall Dea delivers gas condensate to Gazprom. The Russian state-owned corporation in turn provides aviation fuel to two military bases believed to be behind air strikes that have been internationally criticized as possible war crimes.

Protests in Iran The Regime’s Trail of Blood

For over a month, people in Iran have been protesting against the Islamist regime. Data shows how protests have sprung up around the country and where the government has unleashed the most brutality against the demonstrators. By Alexander Epp, Klaas Neumann, Dawood Ohdah und Matthias Stahl

A Lesson for the World The Courageous Women of Iran A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Özlem Topçu

Nobody knows how the protests in Iran against the mullah regime will end. But the women of Iran have already accomplished more than they ever could have hoped for. And that deserves our respect.

Russian War Atrocities in Ukraine The Torture Chambers of Balakliya

Russian troops occupied the town of Balakliya for six months, before Ukrainian troops regained control earlier this month. During that period, say residents and investigators, torture and imprisonment of the locals was common. By Alexander Sarovic und Maxim Dondyuk (Photos) in Balakliya and Izyum, Ukraine

The Russian Patient How Much Blame Does Society Bear for Putin's War Crimes?

Many Russians have fled their country as a result of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. DER SPIEGEL reporter Timofey Neshitov, born and raised in St. Petersburg, recently visited his fellow compatriots in exile. A personal journey to the origin of evil.

A Trio of Russia Experts Discuss Moscow's War "If Putin Does Back Off, It's Always Just a Pause"

Kremlin experts Nina Khrushcheva, Sabine Fischer and Masha Gessen are concerned about what Vladimir Putin might do next. They are concerned that the war in Ukraine may get even more brutal – and that Russia will be isolated for the foreseeable future. Interview Conducted By Christian Esch, Maximilian Popp und Christoph Scheuermann

The Intellectual Exodus from Russia Escaping Putin An Essay by Mikhail Zygar

Russia is currently experiencing the most invisible exodus in history – the mass flight of journalists, artists and programmers. They are part of a long tradition of intellectuals who have been forced to flee from Moscow's heavy hand.

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