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South Cotabato Jail houses over 2,000 inmates in a facility built for just 600, with many awaiting trial amid the chaos of the war on drugs.
Each year, thousands of North Koreans attempt to escape, risking their lives to avoid being sent back to prison camps if caught.
Yazidi women, abducted by ISIS, share harrowing accounts of their captivity and the underground network that risked everything to help them escape.
Colton Harris-Moore, known as the Barefoot Bandit, became a modern folk hero through his audacious thefts and escapes, captivating the public's imagination.
At 16, Ruth was married and became pregnant, a common experience for many girls in Warren Jeffs' polygamous community in Colorado City, Arizona.
Every month, many flee North Korea, but only a few find freedom in South Korea.
Reverend Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church, founded in the 1950s, is examined through former members' accounts of its indoctrination and control tactics.
Following a breakout at Yarl's Wood immigration removal centre, police conduct a manhunt for eight Albanian men linked to a cannabis drug gang network.
Anahita, a former police officer in Kabul, recounts her perilous escape from Afghanistan with her five children amid the Taliban's rise to power.
Three Yazidi girls escaped from captivity after being abducted by the Islamic State in 2014, risking their lives to flee rape, torture, and trafficking.
Dayonte Resiles' escape from a Broward County courtroom in 2016 sparked a chaotic five-day manhunt and an unexpected online movement supporting him.
Dragon, a human smuggler, abandons North Korean defectors Sook-Ja and Yong-hee during their perilous escape, highlighting the risks faced by many in hiding.
Anatoly Kuznetsov shares his escape from the USSR to the UK during the Cold War.
Surfing serves as a vital lifeline for children in South Africa's Masiphumelele township, offering hope and support amid the violence and poverty they face.
Carl Hildebrandt faked his own death to escape criminal charges and assumed the identity of a deceased child, evading authorities in Florida.
In June 1940, Sousa Mendes issued approximately 30,000 visas, including 10,000 to Jews, defying orders from the Portuguese government.
Batoor, an Afghan who worked for coalition forces, faces life-threatening danger from the Taliban and documents his harrowing escape across treacherous seas.
In northern Morocco, Abou from Mali documents his relentless attempts to cross the heavily fortified border into Spain, highlighting the struggles of African migrants.
Residents of Irpin flee relentless Russian attacks, facing danger while escaping to safety.
Many Afghans fear for their lives as the Taliban advanced across Afghanistan.
Linda Bergstrom discovers her Navy husband James Bergstrom's dark double life and fights to escape.
Ten times worse than before, an abandoned mall in Northeastern Ohio reflects the decline of a once-beloved social space for local residents.
North Korean defectors in China face severe risks of repatriation as they attempt to escape the oppressive regime, highlighting their perilous struggle for freedom.
The narrator reflects on seeing JFK during his visit to Ireland in 1963 while contemplating their return after 30 years in America.
Two Saudi sisters escape oppressive guardianship laws in this VICE News Special Report.
Khalida escaped two assassination attempts by the Taliban, fleeing her home in Afghanistan with her family in a matter of hours.
Yamuna asks a refugee her age what it feels like to not have a home, expressing a wish for simple joys like ice cream and a better future.
A Palestinian uses a jet ski to escape Gaza and reach Europe amid ongoing violence.
A young man loses a bet, knocks over a plane, and is caught at home with the loot.
Richard collaborates with fellow moonshiners to evade law enforcement while emphasizing the significance of water in the distillation process.
Vologodski Pjatak, a maximum security prison in Russia's Vologda region, houses notorious criminals serving life sentences, revealing their daily routines and the facility's history.
A white van attack in Barcelona's Las Ramblas District causes chaos and panic among bystanders.
A police officer was shot in the leg and another in the back during a chaotic confrontation, with one bullet missing the spine by just a centimeter.
On Christmas Day 1650, William Lamport escapes from an Inquisition prison in Mexico after eight years of wrongful imprisonment.
A father documents his family's escape from airstrikes in Gaza, capturing the profound grief and resilience of Palestinian families amid conflict.
Ukraine accuses Russian forces of shelling Kherson amid flooding and rescue efforts.
Russian missiles hit Kyiv during Rush Hour, prompting a rallying message from President Zelensky.
Sheikha Latifa, a Dubai princess, is missing after her friends helped her escape her family.
A woman escapes her abusive husband after discovering his journals, which detail his violent behavior and plans for future victims.
Édouard Louis reflects on his brother's life and death, exploring themes of class, violence, and the complexities of escape in his latest literary work.
