Russian Commander Sentenced in Absentia Over Teen Hostage
Officer blackmailed child’s mother for information about the location of Ukrainian forces.
Tuesday, 19 December ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Armenia’s Energy Security Faces Frosty Relations with Russia
Lacking fossil fuels, Armenia leans on Russian gas and oil for most of its needs.
Shor: Moscow’s Man in Moldova
Life in exile has not hindered the fugitive magnate’s political powers.
A Victim-Centred Approach to Prosecuting Sexual Violence
Ukraine is implementing dedicated policies including safeguarding and psychological assistance.
Russian Major General Accused of Ordering Abuses
Detainees were allegedly held in refrigerators and denied food and medical treatment.
Tuesday, 12 December ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
A Body in the Forest
Court hears evidence of the circumstances surrounding the death of a 32-year-old Ukrainian man who went missing in the Bucha district.
Integrating OSINT into Justice Processes
A Bellingcat initiative explores the admissibility and weight of open source evidence in the prosecution of war crimes.
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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.