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Turkey and Central Asia’s Growing Partnership
Erdoğan’s win marks continuity in Turkish economic and political engagement with the region.
Azerbaijan’s Blockade Paralyses Nagorny Karabakh
Economy is in freefall, with inflation soaring and unemployment on the rise.
Nine Russian Soldiers to be Tried in Kharkiv for Looting
The servicemen reportedly photographed and filmed themselves with stolen property worth nearly 10,000 US dollars.
Ukrainians Forcibly Recruited to Russian Army
Kyiv is pursuing the illegal mobilisation of those living under occupation as a war crime.
Tuesday, 6 June ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
“I Never Witnessed an Earthquake Like This”
Elderly people struggle to deal with the aftermath of disaster.
Cancer Patient Denied Treatment
Boy waits for urgently-needed chemotherapy as border crossing with Turkey remains closed.
Georgians Struggle with High Prices Amid War in Ukraine
The influx of Russian exiles have pushed the cost of living up, while Tbilisi’s trade ties with Moscow have expanded.
Armenia’s Yezidi Girls Choose School Over Early Marriage
Despite conservative social norms that mean girls can wed as young as 14, drop-out rates are declining.
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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.