7. The Reality Behind State-Run Hospitals

This disturbing photo shows a hospital ward with peeling paint, rusty equipment, and no medicine in sight. Despite official claims of free, advanced healthcare, this is the true state of many medical facilities. Captured by a visiting aid worker, the image shows patients lying on bare mattresses with no supplies. The contrast between propaganda and reality is stark. It forced the global community to question the regime’s repeated boasts about its healthcare system.

8. Soldiers Building Roads by Hand

Here, soldiers are seen laying down a road with shovels and their bare hands—no machines in sight. The image undermines the myth of industrial advancement and modern infrastructure. Instead, it paints a picture of a country relying on manual labor, even for major construction. It sparked outrage and concern when released, highlighting the level of resource scarcity and poor conditions soldiers must endure while performing state labor, often without choice or compensation.