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Mykolaiv: A Garrison Town Digs In
The port is the lynchpin of an expected Russian strategy to seize the entire coast.
Back to the USSR: May 9 in Ukraine’s Occupied Territories
Russians bring back Soviet-era symbols to mark a militaristic holiday that fails to credit other nations for their role in defeating Nazi Germany.
Transnistria Cancels May 9 Parade Over Mysterious Explosions
A series of blasts in Moldova’s separatist region have heightened fears of regional destabilisation.
Ukraine Crisis Imperils Abkhazia
Experts believe that Moscow is now aiming to divert resources, given the heavy costs of its ongoing invasion.
Turkmenistan: Car and Beauty Bans Further Erode Women’s Rights
Fresh prohibitions have crushed hopes that newly appointed 40-year-old president Serdar Berdymukhamedov would pursue a more enlightened path.
Russia Accused of Weaponising Rape in Ukraine
Mounting evidence that soldiers are using sexual violence as a weapon of war.
Ukraine: How Russia is Emptying the World’s Breadbasket
Moscow is accused of using hunger as a weapon as it blocks ports, bombs storage facilities and takes grain reserves.
Thursday, 28 April '22 in Kharkiv, Ukraine
"Sometimes, the pounding from the bombs is so hard, it feels like the house is dancing."
Besieged Mariupol: How I Got Out of Hell
Survivor describes heavy bombing, food shortages and intense loneliness of the siege.
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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.