Kazakstan’s Shrinking Community of Old Believers
A young priest keeps ancient rituals alive in his tiny parish.
Georgia Lambasted Over Saakashvili’s Treatment
Former leader appeared emaciated in latest legal hearing, sparking condemnation from Kyiv.
Crimea: Tortured into Confession
The detention and sham trial of a reporter illustrates how the Russian-controlled authorities treat independent media on the peninsula.
Azerbaijani Authorities Crack Down on Eco Protests
Villagers demand end to construction of a second reservoir for a local gold mine.
Tuesday, 4 July ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Russian Tried in Absentia for Killing Two Unarmed Ukrainian Soldiers
Found sheltering in a private house, the men were searched and summarily executed.
Ukraine: Prosecuting Ecocide
Pursuing those responsible for this crime would increase awareness and accountability, as well as having a significant and international impact.
Armenia’s Rural Population Grows
Experts attribute migration to the impact of the 2020 Nagorny Karabakh war and rising rental prices in Yerevan.
Uzbekistan’s Election Campaign Lacks Intrigue and Real Opposition
The presidential vote is likely to quietly legitimise the incumbent and consolidate his position.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations
In Kyrgyzstan, authorities are moving to shut down the independent nonprofit Kloop Media Foundation in the latest action against independent journalism, while in Kazakstan an increasing number of people entrust, and lose, their money in schemes publicised as abiding by religious principles.
Elsewhere, an analysis digs into the different challenges that Afghan and Russian refugees face in Tajikistan.
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Kenya: Women Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change
An ongoing drought has served to amplify historic gender inequalities in arid areas of the country.
Philippines: Single Mothers Continue to Fight Stigma
The notion of family is still strongly influenced by rigid norms in this conservative nation.
Ukraine: War Teens
The lives of hundreds of thousands of young people have been shaped by Russia’s confrontation with Ukraine.
Will We See a Sovereign Central Asia?
As Moscow’s grip falters the region is seeing intriguing moves towards collective agreement and integration.
“Justice is Costly, but Also Priceless.”
Head of Nobel peace prize winning NGO tells IWPR that Ukraine must win a “fundamental battle of values”.
Cuba’s LGTBI Community Demands Change
Although discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is illegal, the reality is different.