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Sep 01, 2022
UN reports China may have committed ‘crimes against humanity’ in Xinjiang camps
A damning assessment by the office of the U.N. human rights chief that calls for immediate end to “systems of arbitrary detention” of Muslim minorities ignites Beijing fury.
Aug 15, 2022
Magazine spread of ‘most beautiful house in America’ conceals allegedly stolen Cambodian relics
Photos featured in Architectural Digest stories on the homes of the billionaire Lindemann family offer clues to investigators struggling to reclaim lost cultural heritage and shed light on the secretive private antiquities trade.
Aug 10, 2022
As US returns looted relics to Cambodia, officials call on more collectors to come clean
A museum and private collectors relinquished dozens of religious artifacts linked to alleged antiquities smuggler Douglas Latchford, whose offshore trusts were uncovered in the Pandora Papers.
Jul 19, 2022
As Uber expanded globally, many drivers felt left behind
The ride-hailing app lured its earliest workers with hefty incentives. But as early promises faded, these drivers describe how their earnings dropped and dangers mounted.
Jul 13, 2022
As Sri Lanka’s ruling Rajapaksas flee, Pandora Papers reveal ties to UAE properties
With furor over the powerful family’s riches at a fever pitch, foiled escape to Dubai spotlights special relationship to the emirate.
Jul 13, 2022
Uber Files sparks street protests, calls to investigate politicians and a rude rebuttal
Officials in multiple countries react to findings on the ride-hailing giant’s lobbying and other aggressive tactics behind its global rise.
May 24, 2022
The faces of China’s detention camps in Xinjiang
A new leak of Chinese government records reveals thousands of never-before seen mug shots of Uyghurs and other photos from inside the notorious internment camps, as well as new details of the national mass detention program.
May 10, 2022
On the front line of the ‘battle for facts,’ with Maria Ressa
In this month's Meet the Investigators podcast, Nobel Peace Prize-winning reporter and press freedom advocate Maria Ressa speaks about her career, about journalism and democracy, and about having courage in the face of constant intimidation.
Apr 20, 2022
Engulfed by economic collapse and mass protests, Sri Lanka’s Pandora Papers probe stalled
As President Gotabaya Rajapaksa faces calls to resign, a government inquiry into the hidden wealth of members of the ruling family prompted by ICIJ reporting is delayed.
Mar 22, 2022
‘I can’t live without being able to ask questions and hold people accountable’
In this month's episode of Meet the Investigators, we speak with Namini Wijedasa, deputy editor of investigations at The Sunday Times in Sri Lanka.
Mar 04, 2022
Lawmaker calls for probe of Ericsson’s 5G contract in Malaysia, investors file suit in New York as Ericsson List fallout continues
The telecom giant weighs the prospect of civil suits and criminal penalties after revelations of misconduct in Iraq.
Feb 08, 2022
International pressure accelerates shift to ‘other forms of control’ in Xinjiang, expert says
A leading researcher discusses how economic and diplomatic measures against China are playing out for Uyghurs facing mass surveillance and detention.
Jan 12, 2022
Tech titan surrenders Cambodian relics sold by indicted dealer amid broader repatriation push
Netscape co-founder Jim Clark paid millions for antiquities bought from alleged trafficker Douglas Latchford, whose secret offshore dealings were exposed in the Pandora Papers.
Jan 03, 2022
Pakistan and India probe hundreds of Pandora Papers names
Authorities in the two South Asian countries are actively investigating offshore account holders exposed in the leak.
Nov 23, 2021
Pandora Papers reporting from across Asia
ICIJ’s partners in the region investigated the offshore dealings of hundreds of prominent figures, including politicians, billionaires, and powerful business people.
Nov 01, 2021
Clamor for crackdown on hidden wealth jolts Sri Lanka elite following Pandora Papers revelations
News of unexplained offshore wealth by members of the ruling Rajapaksa family has sparked a united call for government action in the economically-fragile country.
Oct 08, 2021
ICIJ member Maria Ressa and journalist Dmitry Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize
The prize committee said the pair “are representatives of all journalists" as it drew attention to the importance of "freedom of information help to ensure an informed public."
Oct 07, 2021
Politicians and tax authorities across several continents launch fresh investigations after Pandora Papers
A flurry of fallout continues around the world days after ICIJ and global media partners begin to publish findings from the biggest offshore leak in history.
Oct 05, 2021
From temples to offshore trusts, a hunt for Cambodia’s looted heritage leads to top museums
U.S. investigators say Douglas Latchford trafficked ancient treasures for decades. Dozens of relics tied to the accused smuggler remain in the Met and other prominent institutions.
Oct 05, 2021
How we tracked Cambodian antiquities to leading museums and private galleries
Relics linked to accused looter Douglas Latchford are displayed in private homes and public institutions all over the world. Here’s how reporters found them, and what museums said when we asked how they were acquired.
Oct 04, 2021
Sri Lankan power couple piled up luxury homes, artworks and cash offshore as ruling family rose and rose
Secret files reveal Rajapaksa ruling family member and husband used secret companies to stash riches around the world.
Oct 03, 2021
Prime Minister Imran Khan promised ‘new Pakistan’ but members of his inner circle secretly moved millions offshore
Leak shows a key ally tried to bypass tax authorities and political and military elites bought luxury apartments and set up shell companies.
Sep 29, 2021
Woman-led newsroom in India ‘reframes the conversation’ in new documentary
The film follows news outlet Khabar Lahariya as its team of female reporters investigate patriarchal abuse, government corruption, rape culture and Hindu extremism.
Jul 15, 2021
As global pressure over human rights abuses in Xinjiang picks up, China remains defiant
Diplomatic measures, sanctions, targeting forced labor, calls for investigations and a 2022 Olympics boycott, and other efforts to stop Beijing’s campaign against Uyghurs appear to have little effect.
Jun 10, 2021
After NepaLeaks sparks anti-corruption reform, ‘weak’ data transparency still a hurdle for reporters
ICIJ partners who exposed major financial crimes are eager to see whether new measures in the country are more than cosmetic changes to gain the international community’s approval.
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