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A car formerly used by Russian troops sits damaged on May 15, 2022 in Tsyrkuny, Ukraine. Nine Russian soldiers have been indicted for the war crime of large-scale theft of property with breaking into a home in the village, about 25 kilometres from the Russian border

A car formerly used by Russian troops sits damaged on May 15, 2022 in Tsyrkuny, Ukraine. Nine Russian soldiers have been indicted for the war crime of large-scale theft of property with breaking into a home in the village, about 25 kilometres from the Russian border © John Moore/Getty Images

Nine Russian Soldiers to be Tried in Kharkiv for Looting

The servicemen reportedly photographed and filmed themselves with stolen property worth nearly 10,000 US dollars.

People walk by a graffiti depicting Vladimir Putin in Simferopol, Crimea. Forced mobilisation of Ukrainian citizens within territories occupied by Russia has been ongoing since the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Almost 40,000 Ukrainian citizens are understood to have been illegally mobilised.

People walk by a graffiti depicting Vladimir Putin in Simferopol, Crimea. Forced mobilisation of Ukrainian citizens within territories occupied by Russia has been ongoing since the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Almost 40,000 Ukrainian citizens are understood to have been illegally mobilised. © Alexander Aksakov/Getty Images

Ukrainians Forcibly Recruited to Russian Army

Kyiv is pursuing the illegal mobilisation of those living under occupation as a war crime.

Ukraine Justice Briefing

Tuesday, 6 June ‘23

This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.

Ukrainian flags dot streets in Georgia's capital Tbilisi. Georgians overwhelmingly support Ukraine, but the government did not join its western allies in the sanctions against Moscow. Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated that the country’s economy would suffer if Tbilisi sanctioned one of its main trading partners.

Ukrainian flags dot streets in Georgia's capital Tbilisi. Georgians overwhelmingly support Ukraine, but the government did not join its western allies in the sanctions against Moscow. Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili stated that the country’s economy would suffer if Tbilisi sanctioned one of its main trading partners. © Gvantsa Seturidze

Georgians Struggle with High Prices Amid War in Ukraine

The influx of Russian exiles have pushed the cost of living up, while Tbilisi’s trade ties with Moscow have expanded.

Lena Mirzoyan with her pupils, who are holding the Yezidi flag. Numbering about 35,000 people, Yezidi are Armenia's largest ethnic minority.

Lena Mirzoyan with her pupils, who are holding the Yezidi flag. Numbering about 35,000 people, Yezidi are Armenia's largest ethnic minority. © Gayane Markosyan

Armenia’s Yezidi Girls Choose School Over Early Marriage

Despite conservative social norms that mean girls can wed as young as 14, drop-out rates are declining.

According to the investigation, Mikhail Yasnikov (L) and Dmitriy Markov led the seizure of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station (HPP) facilities and the sabotage of the North Crimean Canal in the Kherson region.

According to the investigation, Mikhail Yasnikov (L) and Dmitriy Markov led the seizure of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station (HPP) facilities and the sabotage of the North Crimean Canal in the Kherson region. © Security Service of Ukraine

Russian Commanders Convicted for Dam Attack

Officers ordered the seizure of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station (HPP) and attacks on the North Crimean Canal.

Entrance to the offices of the Ukrainian General Prosecutor in Kiev, Ukraine.

Entrance to the offices of the Ukrainian General Prosecutor in Kiev, Ukraine. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Why Ukraine Opposes a Hybrid Court

Debate continues over the best way to prosecute Russia for the crime of aggression.

Ukraine Justice Briefing

Tuesday, 30 May ‘23

This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.

On May 22, the Comrat Court of Appeals validated the election of Evghenia Guțul as governor of Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia, after law enforcement agencies detected violations of electoral law, including voter bribery, during the run-off of May 14.

On May 22, the Comrat Court of Appeals validated the election of Evghenia Guțul as governor of Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia, after law enforcement agencies detected violations of electoral law, including voter bribery, during the run-off of May 14. © Piotr Garciu

Court Upholds Election of Gagauzia’s Pro-Russian Governor

Even as Chișinău confirms its European path, Evghenia Guțul pledges closer ties with Moscow.

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THIS WEEK ON CABAR.ASIA

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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A woman reacts over the body of her daughter, next to a clinic that was damaged during a Russian missile attack, on June 1, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. At least three were killed, including a child, and others were injured by falling debris from intercepted missiles.

A woman reacts over the body of her daughter, next to a clinic that was damaged during a Russian missile attack, on June 1, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. At least three were killed, including a child, and others were injured by falling debris from intercepted missiles. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”

Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.

Students attend a lesson on housekeeping at a training facility for domestic workers on November 22, 2022 in Kampala, Uganda. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are a frequent destination for Ugandan domestic workers, with official estimates suggesting that around one hundred and sixty-five thousand Ugandans are in temporary employment contracts in the region.

Students attend a lesson on housekeeping at a training facility for domestic workers on November 22, 2022 in Kampala, Uganda. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are a frequent destination for Ugandan domestic workers, with official estimates suggesting that around one hundred and sixty-five thousand Ugandans are in temporary employment contracts in the region. © Luke Dray/Getty Images

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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.

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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?

Sevim Kaya has been a bus driver for 16 years.

Sevim Kaya has been a bus driver for 16 years. © Umut Akar

Behind the Wheel in a Macho City

Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.

Karine (not her real name) was 15 when she realised that the male body she was born into was not hers. She moved from the rural community she grew up in to the capital Yerevan to be free to be herself. Unlinke many people in her community she was able to find a stable job as a hairdresser and manicurist.

Karine (not her real name) was 15 when she realised that the male body she was born into was not hers. She moved from the rural community she grew up in to the capital Yerevan to be free to be herself. Unlinke many people in her community she was able to find a stable job as a hairdresser and manicurist. © Anahit Zakaryan

Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community

Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.

An AFPTV cameraman films while smoke plumes billow during Israeli air strikes in Gaza City on October 12, 2023 as raging battles between Israel and the Hamas movement continue for the sixth consecutive day. Thousands of people, both Israeli and Palestinians have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip, entered southern Israel in a surprise attack leading Israel to declare war on Hamas in Gaza on October 8.

An AFPTV cameraman films while smoke plumes billow during Israeli air strikes in Gaza City on October 12, 2023 as raging battles between Israel and the Hamas movement continue for the sixth consecutive day. Thousands of people, both Israeli and Palestinians have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip, entered southern Israel in a surprise attack leading Israel to declare war on Hamas in Gaza on October 8. © Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images

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