Conflict & Justice

Our stories in this section range from war to peace and fairness to freedom across the globe.
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Books
The Beirut assassination that foreshadowed today’s Middle East crisis
17:21
Charred skeletal frame of a burned house still smoldering, with flames visible amid ash, surrounded by palm trees
Refugees
Malaysia sends Rohingya refugees home, despite UN warnings
13:36
A man in a suit works on a laptop at a desk in the TV Rain (Dozhd) news studio
Conflict & Justice
The Russian journalists trying to reach audiences back home from abroad
7:15
Masked Iraqi security forces on a vehicle flash victory signs beside an Iraqi flag
Military
US withdraws last troops from Iraq, redefining Baghdad-Washington partnership
7:55
The Windrush Monument bronze statue at a train station, with visitors in formal attire passing by in the foreground
Conflict & Justice
New database offers millions of records of people enslaved in British colonies
9:40
Conflict & Justice
One of the happiest countries in the world is making life very difficult for asylum seekers
6:41
Aerial view of military armored vehicles and troops on desert sand near a town, with a crowd of people gathered by trees in the distance
Conflict & Justice
New Bellingcat investigation sheds light on civilian deaths in Mali’s drone war
Silhouetted electricity transmission towers and power lines against a sunset sky with a bird in flight
Conflict & Justice
German police arrest suspect in case of apparent climate extremism
8:11
Manhattan skyline with the Empire State Building in foreground and smoke billowing from the World Trade Center towers in the distance
9/11 Anniversary Coverage
An American documentary photographer recalls her day on 9/11
10:13
Officers in uniform fire handguns at paper targets during firearms training at an indoor shooting range
Conflict & Justice
The impact of the ‘War on Terror’ on immigration enforcement in the US
5:59
Group of cyclists in matching Beyond the 11th jerseys pose together at the 9/11 Memorial with the New York City skyline behind them
9/11 Anniversary Coverage
A 9/11 widow who has helped Afghan widows for 25 years
13:17
Women hold banners with photos of Colombian men, saying they are missing soldiers in Ukraine, demanding their return, at a highway toll station
Conflict & Justice
Colombians go to fight in Ukraine’s war for a way out of poverty. Many never come home.
5:20
Three officials in military fatigues hold a press conference at a table lined with media microphones, with uniformed fighters standing behind them
Conflict & Justice
Peace between Turkey and Kurdish rebels could be at hand
7:12
A surgical team in scrubs, masks, and hair covers performing an operation under bright overhead lights in an operating room
Health & Medicine
Three doctors’ harrowing journey through Gaza
11:12
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad speaking at a podium with microphones, French and EU flags visible behind him
Conflict & Justice
Deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death as Syria turns a page
7:47
Books
A Hiroshima survivor’s lost memoir
18:07
A horse-drawn cart carrying several people travels along a rural road past a large solar panel farm in the background
Energy
Cubans adapt to crisis, but resilience has its limits
11:23
A man in a black suit speaks at a microphone podium with a projected screen in the background
Ukraine
Ukraine’s defense minister dismissed amid cabinet changes
6:25
A group of people gathered at night by the sea, lit by a single light, with one person holding an acoustic guitar
Energy
Cuba’s power grid buckles as people face extended blackouts
11:54
A massive crowd of thousands of people packed together at a large outdoor gathering in India
Conflict & Justice
How India’s caste system persists across the globe
12:58
Conflict & Justice
Despite policy change, dowry deaths persist in India
7:11
LNG tanker Sun Arrows docked at an industrial port terminal with mountains in the background under overcast skies
Energy
How nations weaponize the energy trade during times of war
9:21
A woman fully covered in a patterned cloth, face hidden, standing against a bare wall beside a vase of white flowers
Conflict & Justice
The war the world is struggling to see
8:21
Books
War correspondent Sally Hayden examines acts of love amid conflict
11:44
Two boys haul water containers on carts past IOM tents at a displacement camp, as other children watch from a tent entrance
Israel-Hamas war
The erasure of childhood in Gaza
10:27
Conflict & Justice
Strike on Venezuela gang leader may open door to mineral wealth
7:49
Two firefighters in protective gear work amidst smoldering debris in a heavily damaged building.
Ukraine
Russia stalls in Donbas, as battlefield deadlock deepens
7:04
A person in a suit speaks into two microphones outdoors.
Global Politics
Politically, Israel’s conflicts are a ‘ticking time bomb’ for Netanyahu
10:59
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Conflict & Justice
The humanitarian catastrophe the world continues to overlook
16:51
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Conflict & Justice
Anti-immigrant sentiment rises in South Africa
6:04
A group of people carrying a coffin draped in a flag with floral decorations, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.
US-Israel-Iran War
Journalist killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon, her colleague recovers from injuries
4:26
A teacher in a colorful dress stands in front of a classroom, with students sitting at desks and a blackboard behind her.
Conflict & Justice
How conflict in northern Cameroon is impacting education for girls
Two women in winter clothing stand at a grave holding flowers, with a memorial portrait in the background.
DW
Four years since Ukrainian forces liberated the city of Bucha
5:15
A person taking a photo of a large, ancient stone archway ruin in a desolate landscape.
DW
An Azerbaijani city rises from ruins
5:53
An aircraft carrier appears to be floating above the water in an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, seen from a distance with a cityscape in the foreground and a hilly horizon in the background.
US-Israel-Iran War
US Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrives in Croatia for repairs as ground troops move to the Persian Gulf
6:28
A street vendor with a cart full of assorted goods, including snacks and cigarettes, stands on a waterfront promenade as people sit along a low wall by the sea. The street is lined with people and buildings in the background, while two motorbikes with headlights on pass by on the road.
Energy
Cuba’s crisis, as told through Cuban voices
8:04
Several individuals in suits sitting around a conference table with phones, one wearing a USA cap, engaged in discussion with a large map labeled "Operation Epic Fury" in the background.
Conflict & Justice
The way we talk about war has changed
A man in a suit and bowler hat is stepping out of a building while carrying a briefcase.
DW
Could a 78-year-old murder mystery be solved?
7:45
A damaged brick building with blackened marks from a fire, surrounded by people inspecting the site; a blue gate is open in front.
US-Israel-Iran War
More civilian casualties come to light from a strike that hit a sports hall killing children in southern Iran
8:20
View from inside a car focused on small Cuban and American flags on the dashboard, with blurred figures visible through the windshield.
Global Politics
A brief history of US-Cuba relations
11:40
People strolling along a seaside promenade with a cityscape and industrial port visible in the background. A motorcycle is parked near a walkway, and children are playing on the grass in the foreground.
US-Israel-Iran War
Residents in neighboring Turkey ‘aren’t afraid’ as involvement in Iran’s war looms
4:53
A distinctive, tiered cone-shaped shrine stands on a rocky hilltop against a blue sky, with a fiery gas flare visible nearby.
US-Israel-Iran War
The tiny island at the center of the US and Israel’s war with Iran is more than just oil installations
5:08
A building engulfed in thick grey smoke, with visible damage to the structure and firefighters standing on a balcony.
Conflict & Justice
Israel escalates attacks on civilian infrastructure in southern Lebanon
11:10
A blue plastic toy horse with wheels stands on a dirt ground in front of a pile of rubble and debris, including bricks and pieces of wood.
US-Israel-Iran War
What ignoring the rules of war could mean
13:16
Two Serbian flags hang on a pole surrounded by snow-covered tree branches.
DW
Serbians caught between East and West struggle to keep warm
6:30
Three people seated in chairs on a stage in front of a curtain, engaged in a discussion, with one man holding a microphone and the woman wearing red boots.
Arts, Culture & Media
At a time of crisis for Haiti, a filmmaker reflects on past US intervention
6:45
Two people wearing protective masks and Red Crescent uniforms stand on rocky terrain with a backdrop of thick black smoke and clouds.
US-Israel-Iran War
After Israeli strikes on Tehran’s fuel depots, residents face a toxic aftermath
6:31
Protesters in winter clothing hold signs reading "Hmong Against ICE" during a demonstration on a snowy street.
Immigration
Minnesota’s Hmong community feeling a sense of betrayal amid ICE crackdowns
6:23
A large plume of gray smoke rises above a cityscape with multiple buildings in the foreground, indicating an explosion or fire event.
US-Israel-Iran War
A brief history of US, Israeli and Iranian relations
12:46
A soldier in green camouflage uniform stands beside a large military tank, holding a rifle and examining its exterior in a dusty environment.
US-Israel-Iran War
Trump rules out talks absent Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel strikes Lebanon
A person standing on a dock saluting a large orange cargo ship named 'Ocean Mariner' as it passes by on the water.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Cuba’s private businesses navigate a narrow opening
8:08
A man repairs a hole in a brick wall in a narrow alley with debris and stones scattered around. Another man walks in the background, and a colorful tarp is partially visible to the left.
Conflict & Justice
Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan raise concerns about ‘open war’
Rescue workers in high-visibility vests stand near a large crater caused by a missile strike in front of a heavily damaged building, with construction equipment nearby.
US-Israel-Iran War
Trump says Iran war could last weeks, Iran strikes US bases across region
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US-Israel-Iran War
War in Iran sparks global travel chaos
5:51
A playground with children's toys and flowers laid as a memorial, set against a backdrop of damaged apartment buildings with boarded windows.
DW
Daughters of the Donbas group creates music remembering abducted Ukrainian children
8:17
Large plumes of dark smoke rise above a cityscape, partially obscuring buildings against a gray sky, indicating a fire or explosion in an urban area.
US-Israel-Iran War
War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran, and Tehran and its proxies hit back
A mural on the side of a building depicting protest imagery with the words "DE ESTAS LUCHAS VENIMOS" above. The mural includes figures in masks, flames, and the Venezuelan flag. A person in a red shirt walks past and a car is parked nearby.
Conflict
A look inside Venezuela’s colectivos as the country faces an uncertain transition
6:45
Two people standing on a red-carpeted stage, with the man in a suit raising his fist and the woman looking at him, engaged in conversation.
Obituary
Remembering Jesse Jackson, who pushed to globalize the US civil rights movement
A group of people, including a woman holding a child and a young girl with a backpack, are seen at an outdoor location with military personnel and vehicles. The woman is wearing a headscarf and carrying luggage, and a soldier is directing the group. Military trucks and personnel are visible in the background.
DW
Turkey grapples with loss of labor as Syrian refugees return home
5:17
Two military helicopters hover above a ship, with one soldier rappelling down from a helicopter rope onto the deck, displaying a Danish flag.
DW
Denmark changes its military conscription policy
5:16