Kyrgyzstan Seals Border Deal, Dissenters Remain in Jail
Protests against the land swaps the agreement entails have led to a heavy-handed response.
Russian Soldier Accused of Rape
Man faces eight to 12 years in prison if convicted and will be tried in absentia.
Tuesday, 7 February ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Kyrgyzstan’s Shrinking Space for Independent Journalism
A draconian draft media law and rising numbers of criminal investigations against journalists signal an authoritarian turn.
Armenia Offers Free IVF to Tackle Population Decline
Authorities are taking measures to address high infertility rate and address demographic challenges.
Doctors on Wheels: Ukraine’s Mobile Medical Teams
Project delivers medical aid to people in remote areas and those displaced by the war.
Zelensky's Approval Ratings Soar Amid War
Ukrainians are united behind their president, but corruption scandals may affect their support.
Four Russian Soldiers Sentenced for Yagidne Crimes
Some 20 servicemen have already been identified and suspected of mistreating villagers.
Tuesday, 31 January ‘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”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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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?
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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.