Tuesday, 13 December ‘22
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukraine’s Blood Donors
Despite Russian bombing and power outages, clinics continue to operate vital service.
Armenia: Trafficked and Exploited
The pandemic and Nagorny Karabakh conflict of 2020 have led to a steep rise in the number of Armenian victims.
Ukrainian Trident Replaces Hungarian Eagle in Country’s West
The move sparked local controversy and diplomatic protests from Budapest.
Ukraine: First Rape Trial of Russian Soldier
If convicted suspect will be put on an international wanted list and may face life imprisonment.
Tuesday, 6 December ‘22
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Belarus’ Epidemic of Public Shaming
Security services use TV confessions to spread fear and promote public self-censorship.
Donetsk: On the Road to Safety
It’s hard to bear the ongoing shelling in the east; but it’s also hard to leave.
Kherson: Aid and Intimidation Under Occupation
Residents describe how Russian forces used a carrot-and-stick approach with the local population.
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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.