BAGDAD - Ten years ago, ISIS began its reign of terror in Iraq by invading Mosul. Many people were killed in the process. Minorities such as the Yazidis and Christians have received a lot of attention in this regard. Less well known is the plight of the Sunnis, the largest group, who lived under ISIS occupation and were oppressed and killed. They were subsequently lumped together with the radicals by many.
Judit Neurink and photographer Eddy Wessel travelled through Iraq, where they discovered that Sunnis are working frantically to move on from their victimhood and confront the past.
BRUSSELS / RAMALLAH – This investigation maps out a little-known network linking European dog trainers, breeders and foreign donors to the civilian dog units of Israel and the settlements.
ZUGDIDI - The 250-kilometre border between Abkhazia and Georgia has been dividing the two countries for decades, making life increasingly difficult for the communities living along it. Caught between Russian pressure and the manoeuvrings of the ruling Georgian Dream party, those living near the border find themselves increasingly at the mercy of forces beyond their control.
KIEV / GOMA / TIGRAY - Sexual violence is unfortunately common in conflicts and wars. It is a serious violation of humanitarian law of war that is rarely punished. For victims, the consequences are profound - physically, mentally and socially.