Tumbling Russian Rouble Leaves Kyrgyzstan Trembling
A weak currency and high inflation spells trouble for the Central Asian country’s economy.
Wednesday, 2 Mar '22 in Lviv, Ukraine
"Everybody is a part of the war effort, everybody is engaged."
Ukraine Implores West for Weapons
“If we have procrastination for two to three weeks, then there will be no one you can give the guns to.”
Ukraine Crisis Sparks Anxiety in Moldova
Moscow holds the strings of the de-facto authorities in Transnistria and controls critical gas supplies.
Tuesday, 1 Mar '22 in Lviv, Ukraine
"The ceremony is a wedding for a soldier who is heading off to war."
Ukraine: Impact of War on Central Asia
With the region’s fortunes deeply linked to the Russian Federation, analysts assess how Russia’s invasion is likely to affect economic and geopolitical realities.
Civilian Toll Rises as Russians Enter Kherson
Ground forces advance in strategic southern region amid reports that non-military targets are coming under fire.
Ukraine: Lviv Maintains a Sense of Sanctuary
As war edges closer, distance from Russia and closeness to NATO member Poland provide the city with a sense of confidence.
Sunday, 27 Feb '22 in Przemyśl, Poland
"Fighting continues today as it has in recent days."
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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.