Photo Essays

In Pakistan, the public domain is dominated by men, and for women the country is considered one of the most dangerous in the world. But now more and more of them are discovering the joys of motorcycling. By Karin A. Wenger and Philipp Breu

Protests and unrest have erupted on the streets of Khartoum after the Sudanese military announced the dissolution of the transitional government and detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Monday.

Hundreds of migrants – including small children, babies and elderly people – have camped out in northwest Bosnia. The majority of them are Afghans, prepared to brave the worsening weather and tough Croatian border police for a chance to head on towards Western Europe.

More than six years of war has killed tens of thousands of people and left 80% of Yemen's population reliant on aid. With demand for firewood soaring due to fuel shortages, there are now concerns that the country's humanitarian crisis, with millions facing starvation, has compounded the risk of deforestation. By Khaled Abdullah

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.

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

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

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

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

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