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Tuesday, 16 May ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Displaced by the Earthquake
Idlib family describes living in an overcrowded, leaky tent after their home was destroyed.
The Blue-And-Yellow Eurovision
Song contest provides highly symbolic moment of national unity for Ukrainians both at home and abroad.
Women on the Frontline
Female civil defence volunteers describe desperate rescue attempts.
Back to the USSR? Memory Wars in the South Caucasus
Kremlin narratives have co-opted history and propagated a distorted memory of the Soviet past.
Kyrgyzstan Mulls Mandatory Licenses for all Video Content
Warning that draft resolution that foresees the introduction of blanket oversight could violate country’s constitution.
Ukraine: Investigating Torture
As criminal cases mount, a pattern emerges as to who was targeted for inhumane treatment.
Russian Sentenced to Life for Shooting Car Carrying Civilians
Soldier killed one passenger, while the others pretended to be dead and survived.
Tuesday, 9 May ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
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Editor's Picks
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.