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Nagorny Karabakh: “My Children Don’t Know What Peace Is”
Some 100,000 civilians have fled the disputed region, facing an uncertain future and an unclear legal status.
Belarusians Abroad Face Document Limbo
A new decree requires citizens to renew passports in-country, putting exiled government critics at risk.
Russian Soldier Sentenced for Brutal Treatment of Civilians and Looting
Officer shot and wounded two Ukrainian men and ordered various premises robbed.
Nagorny Karabakh: The Consequences of International Inaction
The absence of progress in outside mediation has been crucial in spurring Azerbaijan’s military option.
Tuesday, 3 October ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Nagorny Karabakh’s Uncertain Future
Despite Baku’s messages of reassurance, many locals fear campaign of ethnic cleansing.
Yahidne: Court Hears Villagers’ Testimony
Nearly 400 civilians were crammed into a cellar and used as “human shields” by the Russian forces.
Justice Processes in Chernihiv
Pre-trial investigations are currently ongoing into some 250 war crimes proceedings.
Tuesday, 26 September ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
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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.