Photo Essays
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Human Rights Film Festival Berlin – raising awareness
This year's HRFFB returned as a hybrid on- & offline festival. For 10 days, the festival showcased stories from all over the world, addressing and reflecting on human action, the socio-political status quo and fundamental issues such as democracy, justice, freedom and environmental protection.
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Afghans' altered life under the Taliban
Despite all the drama around the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan, daily life carries on there. But that day-to-day life has certainly changed – particularly for women. By Claudia Dehn & Sonja Angelica Diehn
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Life in Lebanon: no electricity, no petrol
Lebanon is suffering from the worst economic crisis in its history, which has led to a dramatic shortage of supplies. Electricity and petrol are hard to come by. By Diana Hodali
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Call to preserve Afghan cultural heritage and protect workers
Employees of museums and archaeological sites also need protection in the wake of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, says archaeologist Ute Franke. By Sabine Oelze
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10 films about Afghanistan
The country's tumultuous history has served as the backdrop of many international films. From "Kandahar" to "The Kite Runner", here is a selection. By Elizabeth Grenier
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Afghanistan between defiance and despair
After the Taliban takeover, people in Afghanistan are still trying to leave the country in droves. But there's resistance, too: Many Afghans have taken to the streets to protest against the militant Islamist group. By Carla Bleiker
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Taliban seize power in Afghanistan: "The war is over"
Transfer of power in Kabul: the Taliban have entered Afghanistan's capital and announced their victory in the presidential palace. They faced no resistance; Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has fled the country. There is great insecurity among the population. By Christian Walz
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Taliban on the rise in Afghanistan after US pullout
After the withdrawal of NATO troops, the Taliban are recapturing more and more territory in Afghanistan. Afghans who worked with the NATO troops are in particular fear for their lives and are desperate to flee the country.
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Tunisia grapples with COVID-19
The coronavirus crisis continues to worsen in Tunisia, with the number of infections rising. Cases of the particularly infectious delta variant have also been registered, and some regions have been sealed off. By Diana Hodali
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Islamic Iran's Zoroastrian legacy
In 633 AD, Muslim Arabs from the Arabian Peninsula attacked the Zoroastrian empire of Persia, and following a 21-year war, conquered the ancient realm. Iran’s official religion changed from Zoroastrian to Islam; however, 1367 years after that conquest, ordinary Iranians still celebrate various Zoroastrian traditions and rituals. By Changiz M. Varzi