Pursuing Russian Propagandists
Activist groups want arrest warrants issued for key figures inciting hatred against Ukrainians in the Russian media.
Tuesday, 16 Jul ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Hospital Attack Continues Russia’s War on Children
Rather than undermining Ukrainians’ resolve, such attacks convince them that there is no other option but to continue fighting.
Tuesday, 9 Jul ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Can the Council of Europe Create A Tribunal for Putin?
Ukrainian human rights defender argues this could be the platform on which the prosecution for the crime of aggression can be built.
Russian Soldier to be Tried for Murdering Bucha Resident
The victim’s teenage son survived by playing dead after he was shot and wounded.
Russia’s Weaponisation of Starvation in Mariupol
Civilians deprived of health care, food, and water in what may constitute a war crime.
Russian Commander Convicted for Ordering Detentions and Torture
Officer ordered children of local officials to be seized in order to pressure them to collaborate.
Tuesday, 2 Jul ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.