Tuesday, 19 September ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Kyrgyz Authorities Move to Shut Down Independent News Outlet
Investigative publication Kloop is the latest target of authorities’ campaign against independent media and critical voices.
Russian Sergeant Sentenced to Ten Years for Beating and Robbing Civilians
Soldier threatened, beat and stole valuables from locals over several days in March 2022.
“People Need to Know the Terrible Truth About These Prisons”
Russian human rights activist describes efforts to document the torture and sexual abuse of captured Ukrainians.
Tuesday, 12 September ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Yerevan Angry Over Moscow’s Inaction as Nagorny Karabakh Blockade Continues
Russia remains cautious as Azerbaijan’s block of the region’s only gateway drags into its ninth month.
Georgian Authorities Face Scrutiny Over Disaster Response
Delays and failure to implement early warning systems blamed after deadly mudslide.
Russian Soldier Convicted of Brutal Treatment
Man found guilty of looting, holding mock executions and threatening to cut off a civilian’s fingers with an axe.
Tuesday, 5 September ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations
In Kyrgyzstan, authorities are moving to shut down the independent nonprofit Kloop Media Foundation in the latest action against independent journalism, while in Kazakstan an increasing number of people entrust, and lose, their money in schemes publicised as abiding by religious principles.
Elsewhere, an analysis digs into the different challenges that Afghan and Russian refugees face in Tajikistan.
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