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Four Russians Sentenced to 11 Years for War Crimes
Members of a special unit tasked with reconnaissance and sabotage imprisoned and interrogated Ukrainian civilians in September 2022.
Tuesday, 10 January ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
A Visit to Snake Island
The Ukrainian army organised a press tour to the tiny rock outcrop with a huge strategic significance.
The Georgians Killed Fighting in Ukraine
The conflict has deep resonance in Georgia - but Tbilisi’s attitude remains ambiguous.
Supplies Dwindle as Karabakh Siege Continues
Since December 12, the sole road to Armenia has been closed off, leaving as many as 120,000 people living under blockade.
Russian Commanders Face Trial for Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Senior figures accused of facilitating water supply to Crimea while causing billions of dollars’ worth of damages to Ukraine.
Ukraine: War Crimes Against Cultural Heritage
Experts and officials document huge scale of destruction wreaked by Russian forces.
Tuesday, 3 January ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukraine: “No One Can Steal Our Christmas Spirit”
Ukrainians remain defiant as they brace for what will be a tough holiday season.
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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.