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Barbarity or tradition? #video #theFaroeIslands On Denmark’s Faroe Islands, pilot whales are slaughtered in a centuries-old tradition called ‘the grind’. The sight is terrifying – the mammals are driven into a bay by small boats and hacked to pieces by a…

Diving for gold #video#Philippines The children in the small Philippine town of Paracale get used to working from an early age. They often skip school because they have nothing to eat. Then, to make $2-3 a day, they pan for gold. While kids work on the surface, adults dive into deep, narrow wells to extract the precious metal. Prospectors use diving masks with snorkels to breathe underwater. But if walls collapse, the divers have no way out. ‘While you’re down the mine, you have one foot in the grave’ is a popular saying in Paracale. Check out the full documentary to hear more! Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

The most dangerous place in Guatemala #video#Guatemala Zone 3, or Basurero in Guatemala City, is where you don’t want to find yourself. All the trash from Guatemala City gets dumped in one place called Zone 3, or Basurero (dump). It’s an entire district where people work and live. Locals call it ‘the mine’ because they may come across gold, mobile phones and money. But there’s also a great chance of finding a severed head left by criminal gangs. There’s another great risk. Mountains of trash collapse and result in avalanches that sweep away everything on their path. Dozens of people can get buried alive in the garbage. Despite all the perils, locals can’t afford to leave. The giant dump, or as they call it, ‘the beast’, is their only way to survive. Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

The ups and downs of women’s rights in Afghanistan #video#Afghanistan Can you believe Afghan’s capital, Kabul, was once known as the ‘Paris of Central Asia’, where women dressed in Western clothes and studied and worked alongside men? That’s a far cry from how the things look today. Despite promises to be more respectful and inclusive, the resurgent Taliban are once again imposing restrictions on women, just as they did during their first reign from 1996-2001. Watch our new video now to find out more about Afghan women’s long struggle for rights and how the Taliban is threatening to erase them once again - https://youtu.be/usg8Z0Vlj5s Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

#video#Peru Hundreds of thousands of Peruvian women were forcibly sterilised between 1996-2000 as part of President Alberto Fujimori’s family planning programme. The initiative was launched to reduce poverty and cut birth rates among the poor. While it was supposed to be consensual, women involved in the programme say otherwise. Most of the victims came from poor indigenous communities. Josefa was at home when nurses came and forced her to go to the hospital. She still recalls waking up after the procedure and seeing other women crying out their husbands’ names in pain. In the following years, Josefa suffered from infections and cancer. Decades later, Josefa and others are still seeking justice through a class action suit against the ex-president. Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

World’s Tallest Slum #video#Venezuela You might remember this grim tower from the Homeland series. The half-finished, abandoned skyscraper is one of Caracas’ infamous landmarks. Nicknamed the Tower of David (Torre de David), it once provided shelter for hundreds of low-income families with nowhere else to go. The vertical slum operated as a commune. Squatters gathered for meetings and various activities, including cleaning common areas. Residents had a gym, convenience stores, and barbershops so they could live without leaving their tower. However, the squatters had to leave in 2014 after the government deemed the Tower of David unsafe to live in. Then, the building began to lean in 2018 after an earthquake hit. Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

Afghanistan after the US #video#Afghanistan After 9/11, the US proclaimed war on terrorism and opened a hunt for Osama bin Laden, who had found safe haven with Afghan Taliban. The hunt lasted a decade and gradually turned into a full-fledged armed conflict with the Taliban, which hadn't ended when the terrorist was caught in 2011 and executed. At the beginning, the Afghan people were elated to see the American troops as they had high hopes to finally be rid of terrorists. However, soon the situation started to change. The collateral damage of the American presence was immense. The bombs destroyed schools and hospitals, and anti-Taliban air raids killed civilians in the process. By the end of the mission, the casualties numbered in hundreds of thousands. How is depleted Afghanistan surviving now? Tune in for the premiere of our new film Afghanistan after the US on our YouTube channel Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

Suicide epidemic among Indian farmers #video#India Savita’s husband could no longer deal with his massive loans and drank a pesticide to kill himself. This is a horrible but widespread practice among Indian farmers driven into debt. Some 28 farmers take their lives in India every day, according to India’s Environment report. That’s more than 10,000 farmer suicides every year. The families of many victims blame the cotton crop for pushing farmers deep into debt, as they can barely cover the cost of growing it. And it keeps getting worse. For months, farmers have been protesting against agricultural reforms that they fear will leave them at the mercy of corporations. Hear Savita’s heartbreaking account of her husband’s suicide and visit our YouTube channel to watch the full film Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

#video#Russia Galina decided to take up knife throwing at the age of 57. She checked coats at a local swimming pool when she heard a knife-throwing club had opened in town. Just one year of hard work earned her the world No. 1 title in 2008. She also became European Champion in 2013. She’s won more than 50 medals in France, Italy, and Czechia over the years. The local knife-throwing community considers Galina a legend and has great respect for her. Today Granny Galya, as her fans lovingly call her, has left the professional sport. Instead, she leads a quiet life and throws a knife or two just for fun in her backyard. Watch Granny Blade on our RT Documentary YouTube channel Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

Witch kids of Congo #video#Congo There are thousands of homeless children on the streets of Kinshasa. Many were kicked out because their relatives believe they are sorcerers. Kids may be branded sorcerers for crying or misbehaving. Children accused of witchcraft are sometimes beaten and forced to undergo exorcisms. Although belief in witchcraft is common in Africa, it’s often used as an excuse for families to get rid of inconvenient children. And, it’s become a lucrative business for preachers. Check out the full story! Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary

Have you ever wanted to go to the Arctic? #video#Arctic RT’s Konstantin Rozhkov travelled to the North Pole on a giant Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker to film the fascinating landscapes of one of the most beautiful but one of the riskiest places on our planet. Swimming in the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean and meeting a polar bear are just a few thrilling experiences he had there! However, a journey to the North Pole is not only about fun and beautiful views. It’s also about strong swell, extreme weather conditions, the polar day insomnia, and the complete absence of any communication services. How did Konstantin and his crew deal with their hardships? Watch North Pole: Inside a Russian Nuclear Icebreaker to find out! Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary