Opposition Figure Describes Detention of Ugandan Writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija
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Uganda's perpetual president, Yoweri Museveni, is grooming his son as his successor․ When satirical writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija went after the scion on Twitter, he was arrested and tortured․ His opposition ally Stella Nyanzi spoke with DER SPIEGEL about the situation in her country․

The Opposition Flee from Russia: They Leave Knowing They Are Cursed Everywhere
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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․

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

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

Russian War Atrocities in Ukraine: The Torture Chambers of Balakliya
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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․

The Courageous Women of Iran: A Lesson for the World
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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․

Protests in Iran: The Regime’s Trail of Blood
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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․

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

The Russian Mobilization: One Soldier's Effort to Avoid the War
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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․

Prosecuting Aggression: Will There Be a Special Tribunal for Putin?
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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․

Moscow's Fever Dreams: There Is Only One Possible Answer to the Kakhovka Dam Breach
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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․

Sklaverei in den USA: Forscher analysieren die DNA von versklavten Arbeitern – und finden 42․000 Nachkommen
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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․

The Iran Protests One Year Later: "Like They Had Buried Me With Her"
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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․