Ghost Villages on the Mykolaiv Front
Few remain in what has become a sparsely populated no-man’s land.
Azerbaijan to Regain Key Route After 30 Years
Armenians living in the Lachin corridor, which will soon be handed over, refuse to leave.
Ukraine is a Turning Point for International Justice
World must learn lessons from previous processes to ensure accountability – or risk facilitating future conflicts.
Ukraine: Deportation is a War Crime
With some 1.5 million Ukrainians already expelled to Russia, legal experts weigh options for prosecution.
Ukraine: How Amnesty Got it Wrong
Organisation allowed fog of war to obscure legal context of active conflict.
Tuesday, 16 August ‘22
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukraine’s Artillery Ups Its Game
Western weapons have enabled Ukrainian forces to hit Russian ammunition depots, tilting the balance on the battlefield.
Collaboration, Theft and Corruption: How Russia Tried to Co-Opt Kherson
The occupying forces are appointing local sympathisers to run services and private enterprises in the southern region. But it’s not working out as planned.
Kharkiv’s Ghost District
Saltivka was home to a third of the city’s population; Russian attacks turned it into a wasteland.
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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.