prisoners of war

How a Hong Kong university campus reveals a darker past of war and imprisonment

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Travelling along Victoria Road by Mount Davis in Sai Wan is a treat for the eyes. The road’s proximity to the sea and a rare absence of high-rises by the coast offer a view of Victoria Harbour that feels boundless. The University of Chicago’s Hong Kong campus, which opened in 2018, is a perfect spot … Read more

Russia says Kyiv shot down plane carrying Ukrainian POWs

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The Russian Defense Ministry claimed Wednesday that Kyiv shot down a transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war en route to a prisoner exchange. The ministry said the strike, which officials labeled a “terrorist attack,” killed all 74 people on board. “It was absolutely deliberate,” Russian lawmaker Andrey Kartapolov told state media. “They knew … Read more