Russians Seek Armenia Citizenship
The Ukraine conflict has spurred many to acquire alternative passports.
Belarus Bids Farewell to Its Top Diplomat
Architect of Minsk’s multi-vector foreign policy dies as country faces pressure from the Kremlin to step up role in Ukraine.
Ukraine: “I Want My Mother to Have a Grave”
Painful wait for Izyum residents as war crimes investigators collect evidence to identify the dead.
Ukraine: Searching for the Dead
Mobile war crimes investigation teams are collecting evidence across the country to bring perpetrators to justice.
Ukraine: First Sexual Violence War Crime Conviction
Russian serviceman sentenced to 12 years in prison in absentia.
Tuesday, 29 November ‘22
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukraine: Giving Birth Under Fire
Maternity wards have been among the hundreds of healthcare facilities struck since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine: Release from Russian Captivity
Freed women relate stories of violence, starvation and emotional abuse.
Abkhazia: Erasing the Georgian language
Russian is now mandatory in all schools in Gali district.
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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.