human rights activist
Coverage of human rights activist in the Nexus archive.
- Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship
A movie titled 'Satluj,' depicting a human rights activist's investigation into disappearances during Punjab's 1980s-90s insurgency, bypassed censorship through community screenings after being blocked by Indian officials. The film, initially titled 'Punjab 95,' was removed from a streaming platform but gained traction in village screenings organized by Sikh groups and activists.
- Iranians bear the brunt of war
Iran's government may have gained political advantages from its conflict with the US, but its citizens face severe economic hardship, including 131% food-price inflation, job losses, and infrastructure damage. The war has also intensified repression, with authorities cracking down on dissent that resulted in thousands of deaths.