Tuesday, 7 November ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Kupiansk: Fireworks in the Rain
Eastern town sees a third wave of departures, as even the most stalwart residents see little future there.
Central Asia Fears Israel-Gaza War Could Fuel Radicalisation
There are concerns that Russian disinformation and extremist groups may instrumentalise the conflict.
Turkey Takes Sharp Stance Against Israel
Erdoğan appears to weigh appeasing domestic anger with the potential geopolitical benefits of restraint.
Ukraine Frets Over Media’s New Focus on Middle East
“It will be harder to fight for attention; and without attention, there will be no weapons.”
How Flowers and Fruit Failed to Build a State
Former diplomat looks back at decades of frustrated attempts to support the two-state solution.
Fake News Fuels Fear in Lebanon
A confusing media landscape leaves citizens desperately searching for credible information.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.
Israel: “I Witnessed Horrific Crimes”
An Israeli journalist who covered the kibbutz massacres describes anger, fear and denial.











Ukraine: Sounds and Silence of a Long War
As the Ukrainian commander-in-chief warns of endless trench warfare, that’s exactly how it feels at the front.
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Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations
In Kazakstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the country's largest mining company, enjoyed state support for decades. But the death of 46 miners in October brought this backing to an end. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, Tajik nationals serving sentences on espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases.
Elsewhere, CABAR gets a unique insight into two of the eight Catholic nunneries still operating in northern Kazakstan.
Ukraine: IWPR Emergency Medical Training
Odesa workshop provides journalists and rights defenders with key safety and security skills.
IWPR Responding in Syria
Focus is supporting Syrian partners to provide life-saving assistance as well as psychological support for adults and children.
The Reckoning Project: Ukraine Testifies
Project aims to help conflict journalists meet evidential standards that will allow their work to support future justice processes.
Moldova: Hire Me
Testing workshops explore a fun way to encourage girls to enter the IT sector.
Azerbaijan: Peacebuilding for Women
Training, mentorship and network-building contribute to creating a more equal and inclusive society.
Building Resilience in the Eastern Neighbourhood
Subgrants in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova support peace, security and stability.
Central Asian’s Vulnerability to Russian Propaganda
International discussion hears that response must be as complex and varied as disinformation itself.
Silence is Not an Option for Latin America
Independent journalists refuse to submit to widespread repression.
Moldova: From Village to Village
Project trains people in more isolated areas how to identify and combat fake news.

Ukraine Justice Report

Ukraine Voices

Amplify, Verify, Engage
Democratic accountability comes from journalists investigating their own societies – IWPR provides a much needed platform and support for those reporting from some of the most dangerous and difficult places in the world.
Disinformation is a major global threat , especially in conflict and post-conflict areas. IWPR performs a vital mission, building up local voices as a bulwark against this challenge.
IWPR fills a critical gap by helping local journalists to focus on human rights and justice issues. In the process, it contributes to democratic transitions, and demonstrates that the best war reporting is not about military conflict, but human consequences.