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.
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”
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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.