Ukraine: The Decisive Battle for Kherson
As forces approach the regional centre, they describe growing evidence of Russian atrocities.
Ukraine: Investigating War Damages
As huge efforts to collect evidence continues, attention is turning to the targeting of civilian infrastructure.
Tuesday, 25 October ‘22
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Three Russian Soldiers Charged with War Crimes
Trial proceedings to investigate how residents of village were brutalised and held as human shields.
How Azerbaijan’s Telegram Channels Fuel Intimidation
With little oversight, toxic disinformation and threats thrive on the encrypted platform.
“We Don’t Want War,” Say Kyrgyz and Tajik Citizens
Over 100 people died in renewed violence along the border in September 2022 as long-standing issues remain unresolved.
Tajikistan’s Freedom of Expression Shrinks
Journalists get lengthy sentences on charges that rights groups say are groundless.
Georgia Risks Losing its Language “Treasure”
The lack of official status and the fear of separatism have drastically eroded the use of Mingrelian and Svan.
EU to Deploy First Mission along Armenian-Azerbaijani Border
Moscow views peacekeeping efforts as an attempt to oust it from its previous role as sole mediator in the conflict.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
In Kazakstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the country's largest mining company, enjoyed state support for decades. But the death of 46 miners in October brought this backing to an end. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, Tajik nationals serving sentences on espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases.
Elsewhere, CABAR gets a unique insight into two of the eight Catholic nunneries still operating in northern Kazakstan.
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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.