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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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"If Putin Does Back Off, It's Always Just a Pause" - Mikhail Klimentyev / AFP

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

Escaping Putin - Orhan Karsli / Anadolu / Getty Images

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.

Opposition Figure Describes Detention of Ugandan Writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija - Kakwenza Rukirabashaija / Facebook

"The Torturers Have Humiliated Him" Opposition Figure Describes Detention of Ugandan Writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija

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. Interview Conducted By Susanne Koelbl

Alexei Navalny Remains Unbroken after a Year in Prison - Evgeny Feldman / AP

Putin's Russia Alexei Navalny Remains Unbroken after a Year in Prison

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? By Alexander Chernyshev, Christian Esch und Christina Hebel, Moskau

Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities - Juma Mohammad / ZUMA Wire / picture alliance

Witness, Defendant, Deserter Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities

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. By Christoph Reuter und Hannah El-Hitami

“Even If We Have To Try 17 Times, I’m Not Giving Up” - Christina Hebel / DER SPIEGEL

Refugees in Belarus “Even If We Have To Try 17 Times, I’m Not Giving Up”

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. By Christina Hebel in Minsk

Arts Patron at Center of Turkish Diplomatic Dispute Speaks Out from Jail - Christophe Gateau / dpa

Interview with Osman Kavala Arts Patron at Center of Turkish Diplomatic Dispute Speaks Out from Jail

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. Interview Conducted By Şebnem Arsu und Maximilian Popp

“I Have Eliminated 'the West’ from My Vocabulary” - Energistyrelsen / Bundesregierung / Guido Bergmann / action press

Interview with Merkel’s Former Foreign Policy Adviser “I Have Eliminated 'the West’ from My Vocabulary”

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 Conducted by Christiane Hoffmann und Christoph Schult

"I Keep Telling Myself that Justice Will Prevail" - REUTERS

Former Chief Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte "I Keep Telling Myself that Justice Will Prevail"

Carla Del Ponte prosecuted some of the worst war criminals of the 20th century at The Hague. These days, though, the international justice system seems to have lost its teeth. What went wrong? Interview Conducted by Maximilian Popp und Mathieu von Rohr

China's Ongoing Oppression of the Uighurs - Roman Pilipey / epa / DER SPIEGEL

In the Sinister Disneyland of Xinjiang China's Ongoing Oppression of the Uighurs

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. By Georg Fahrion in Xinjiang

Did the “Hotel Rwanda” Hero Become a Terrorist? - Simon Wohlfahrt / AFP

Internal Documents Incriminate Paul Rusesabagina Did the “Hotel Rwanda” Hero Become a Terrorist?

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. By Heiner Hoffmann, Maximilian Popp und Alexander Sarovic

Children Caught in “The Game” on the Croatian Border - Alessio Mamo

Illegal Pushbacks Children Caught in “The Game” on the Croatian Border

Among the thousands of people trying to cross the border from Bosnia-Herzegovina into Croatia are numerous families. The children are forced to watch as their parents are beaten and humiliated. Von Sonja Peteranderl and Alessio Mamo (Photos)

Political Attacks Against Gays and Lesbians Are Symbolic of Divided Nation - ZUMA / SPLASHNEWS

Poland's Culture War Political Attacks Against Gays and Lesbians Are Symbolic of Divided Nation

Towns and cities in eastern Poland have been mobilizing against the LGBT+ community for some time. The culture war is an indicator of just how divided the country has become. By Jan Puhl

Democracy on the Defensive in Trump's America - Ben Hendren / Anadolu Agency / ddp images

A Perfect Storm Democracy on the Defensive in Trump's America

Coronavirus, economic collapse and now mass demonstrations for racial equality: The United States is facing a trio of deep crises. Instead of offering leadership, President Donald Trump is exacerbating divisions and showing authoritarian tendencies. With the presidential election still several months away, the country's health is at stake.

A Rape Case Finally Has Japan Talking about Sexual Assault - Robin Hinsch/ DER SPIEGEL

Breaking Taboos A Rape Case Finally Has Japan Talking about Sexual Assault

The journalist Shiori Ito woke up in a hotel room naked and with no memory of what had happened. She is suing the man who brought her there and allegedly sexually assaulted her. It is a case that has divided Japan. On Wednesday, she won. Von Alexandra Rojkov

The West's Guiding Light Has Dimmed - Manan Vatsyayana/ AFP

Lessons of Hong Kong The West's Guiding Light Has Dimmed

In Hong Kong, protesters are courageously fighting for democracy, rule of law and human rights -- values that the West used to promote. But not anymore, showing just how dramatically the world order has changed. Von Dirk Kurbjuweit

Prisoners of Their Own Rebellion The Cult-Like Group Fighting Iran

Members of the Trump administration have been providing support to a political sect that aims to topple the Iranian regime in Tehran. Around 2,000 of its members live in a camp in Albania. Former members say it subjected followers to psychological terror. Von Luisa Hommerich

USA beschränken Visa-Vergabe - Drew Angerer/ AFP

Partner homosexueller Diplomaten USA beschränken Visa-Vergabe

Partner von homosexuellen Diplomaten bekommen in den USA seit 2009 ein Visum ausgestellt - egal ob sie verheiratet sind oder nicht. Das soll sich nun ändern.

Hungary's Attack on the Media Is Un-European - Chris McGrath/ Getty Images

World Press Freedom Day Hungary's Attack on the Media Is Un-European

A Hungarian newspaper with close ties to the government has published a black list of foreign correspondents. One of those on the list is SPIEGEL ONLINE reporter Keno Verseck. It's just one more example of the country's slide into authoritarianism. Von Barbara Hans

The Refugee Scandal on the Island of Lesbos - Olga Stefatou/ DER SPIEGEL

Europe at Its Ugliest The Refugee Scandal on the Island of Lesbos

As winter arrives, the situation on the Greek island of Lesbos is unsustainable. Conditions at the refugee camps are horrific and island residents are tired of being left in the lurch by Athens and the EU. A visit to ground zero of European ignominy. Von Giorgos Christides und Katrin Kuntz

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