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Catastrophic floods and mudslides in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 804 people and left more than 3,000 missing; morgues are overflowing, bodies are being identified by DNA and photo checks, mass burials have begun in Bharatpur, and rescue teams struggle to reach isolated villages as authorities request freezer units to store the dead.
Families of those killed in Iran’s protests say security forces are withholding bodies in mortuaries and hospitals unless relatives pay large sums, with reported demands ranging from about 700 million tomans ($5,000) to 1 billion tomans ($7,000). Amid a deadly crackdown and internet blackouts, the reported extortion comes as authorities contend with thousands of arrests and at least 2,435 deaths across the country.
Catriona Byers, a historian specializing in 19th-century morgues, also works as a food stylist to escape the emotional intensity of her research, finding practical and creative relief in photographing food while studying urban death, policing, and forensics.
Since Ukraine's summer counteroffensive began in June, morgues in the country have reported a significant increase in fatalities, with the number of bodies "more or less double" since the start of the operation. Despite receiving advanced tanks and weaponry from Western allies, Ukraine has only made modest gains against Russian combatants, resulting in heavy casualties. While the exact number of casualties is not publicly disclosed, US officials estimated that Ukraine has lost over 100,000 soldiers since the war began. The conflict shows no signs of a cease-fire, and experts suggest it could continue for years.
As the war in Sudan continues, morgues in the capital city of Khartoum have reached their breaking point, leaving thousands of decomposing bodies on the streets and raising concerns of a cholera outbreak. Prolonged power outages have left the morgues without refrigeration, and the absence of medical staff has left the corpses untreated. The violence has already claimed the lives of over 1,100 people and injured more than 12,000, with children being particularly affected. The conflict shows no signs of resolution, and the deteriorating situation has led to a health crisis and widespread suffering among the population.