Trial for Yahidne’s Human Shields Draws to an End
Defence claims that the convicted soldiers were not proven guilty in the nearly one year-long trial prove unsuccessful.
Tuesday, 18 June ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Returning Ukraine’s Children
Legal experts consider Russia’s wide-scale illegal displacement and deportation of minors to be a war crime.
Russian Commander Sentenced in Absentia for Ordering Execution
The accused ordered subordinates to kill a man in Sumy region; the victim’s life was saved by a phone call.
Tuesday, 11 June ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Survivors of Sexual Violence Need Immediate Support
“It is not enough to bring perpetrators to justice; it is important to help people recover.”
Two Russian Soldiers To be Tried for Murdering Ukrainian Volunteer
Victim had been returning from distributing food when he was killed and his body thrown into a sewer well.
Tuesday, 4 June ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
“Do Not Be Silent and Do Not Be Afraid”
Victim of illegal detention describes her experience of trying to seek justice through the courts.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
The construction of the Qosh Tepa canal in Afghanistan is causing water shortages in southern Uzbekistan, while in Kyrgyzstan the government is considering the construction of a nuclear power plant. In Kazakstan, conservation activists are working to save the Central Asian tortoise from extinction.
Elsewhere, CABAR delves into the efforts by Central Asian authorities to detect, reduce and prevent statelessness across the region.
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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.