Paul Rusesabagina: Did the “Hotel Rwanda” Hero Become a Terrorist?
#International #World #Rwanda #Africa #HumanRights
As the manager of the Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali, Paul Rusesabagina saved more than a thousand people from genocide in Rwanda․ Now he’s on trial in the country on charges that he's a member of a terrorist organization․
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As the manager of the Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali, Paul Rusesabagina saved more than a thousand people from genocide in Rwanda․ Now he’s on trial in the country on charges that he's a member of a terrorist organization․
In the Sinister Disneyland of Xinjiang: China's Ongoing Oppression of the Uighurs
#International #World #China #HumanRightsinChina #HumanRights
Western countries have accused China of genocide for its treatment of the Uighurs in Xinjiang․ Beijing claims that everything is just fine in the homeland of the Muslim minority․ We went there to take a look for ourselves․
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Western countries have accused China of genocide for its treatment of the Uighurs in Xinjiang․ Beijing claims that everything is just fine in the homeland of the Muslim minority․ We went there to take a look for ourselves․
Interview with Merkel’s Former Foreign Policy Adviser: “I Have Eliminated the ‘West’ from My Vocabulary”
#International #Germany #AngelaMerkel #TransAtlanticRelations #Russia #HumanRights #China #GermanForeignPolicy #EuropeanUnion
Christoph Heusgen served for 12 years as Angela Merkel’s top foreign policy adviser․ In an interview, he speaks about the chancellor’s successes, mistakes, the amateurish nature of Donald Trump’s government and the right approach to an ascendant China․
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Christoph Heusgen served for 12 years as Angela Merkel’s top foreign policy adviser․ In an interview, he speaks about the chancellor’s successes, mistakes, the amateurish nature of Donald Trump’s government and the right approach to an ascendant China․
Interview with Osman Kavala: Arts Patron at Center of Turkish Diplomatic Dispute Speaks from Jail
#International #World #Turkey #RecepTayyipErdogan #HumanRights #CouncilofEurope
The case of Osman Kavala is causing strife between Turkey and the West․ In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, the imprisoned patron of the arts talks about the government's conspiracy theories – and his hope that he will be released early․
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The case of Osman Kavala is causing strife between Turkey and the West․ In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, the imprisoned patron of the arts talks about the government's conspiracy theories – and his hope that he will be released early․
Belarus: How Refugees Are Getting Trapped by Alexander Lukashenko
#International #Europe #Belarus #AsylumandMigration #HumanRights #EuropeanUnion
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko is luring refugees from the Middle East to his country with the promise they will be allowed to seek asylum in Germany․ But the borders are closed and thousands of people seeking protection are now stranded in Minsk․
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Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko is luring refugees from the Middle East to his country with the promise they will be allowed to seek asylum in Germany․ But the borders are closed and thousands of people seeking protection are now stranded in Minsk․
Witness, Defendant, Deserter: Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities
#International #World #Syria #WarCrimes #HumanRights #MiddleEast #SyrianCivilWar
The crimes committed by Bashar al-Assad's power apparatus are finally getting the legal attention they deserve as a trial for crimes against humanity in Syria comes to a close in Germany․ But there's an important hitch: The men being tried actually deserted from the regime․
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The crimes committed by Bashar al-Assad's power apparatus are finally getting the legal attention they deserve as a trial for crimes against humanity in Syria comes to a close in Germany․ But there's an important hitch: The men being tried actually deserted from the regime․
Putin's Russia: Alexei Navalny Remains Unbroken after a Year in Prison
#International #World #VladimirPutin #Russia #HumanRights #HumanRightsinRussia
Alexei Navalny is locked away in one of the most notorious prisons in Russia, and it isn't clear when he might ever be released․ The Kremlin has destroyed his opposition movement, but the Putin opponent remains steadfast․ How does he do it?
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Alexei Navalny is locked away in one of the most notorious prisons in Russia, and it isn't clear when he might ever be released․ The Kremlin has destroyed his opposition movement, but the Putin opponent remains steadfast․ How does he do it?
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․
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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
#International #World #HumanRights #VladimirPutin #Russia #HumanRightsinRussia #Georgia #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine
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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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"
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #HumanRights #WarCrimes
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․
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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․
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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․
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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․
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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․
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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?
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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
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #HumanRights
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․
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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?
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #HumanRights #WarCrimes
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․
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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
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #HumanRights
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․
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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․
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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"
#International #World #Iran #HumanRights #MiddleEast
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․
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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․