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Afghan Women Bear Brunt of Drought Burden
Looming crisis weighs heavy on those most often responsible for sourcing water to meet their household’s needs.
Divisions Emerge Within Afghan Women’s Rights Movement
Issue of direct negotiations with the Taleban proves contentious point among campaigners.
Afghan Journalists in Exile: “Like Swimming in a Swamp”
Reporters working in the diaspora face major challenges, despite huge efforts to ensure reporting from within the country continues.
Lebanon: Nothing About This is Normal
Despite ordinary people’s great resilience, we must never normalise civilians forced to live in a state of war.
Court Begins Examining Evidence in Case of Russian POW
Soldier accused of imprisoning and beating local Ukrainian men to obtain intelligence about the armed forces.
A War Crime Against the Environment
Could the destruction of the Kakhovka dam be prosecuted by the ICC?
Wednesday, 31 Jul ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukrainian National Sentenced for Collaboration
A pensioner helped the occupying forces identify Ukrainian men during the occupation of his village in the summer of 2022.
Landmark European Ruling Over Crimea Offers Fresh Hope
Decision by top European court provides basis for resolving hundreds of individual Ukrainian cases.
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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.