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Borodyanka: Still Crying
Residents believe the Russians attacked so viciously because of spirited resistance by the local territorial defence.
Ukraine: Buried Alive
Residents tell how Russian soldiers left civilians to die in the basement of a bombed out building.
Berdyansk: Life Under Russian Occupation
The coastal city would be preparing for the tourist season. Instead, there is little food, fuel or heat, and you can be killed for refusing to give a soldier your phone.
Ukraine: Just Another War Crime
In Russian-occupied areas, the modus operandi has become random torture and the execution of civilians, seemingly on a whim.
Thirty Years After Bosnia, History Repeats Itself in Ukraine
But the international community’s unprecedented unity and support comes in sharp contrast to their response three decades ago.
The Horror of Bucha
Locals recount random, unaccountable violence against civilians in clear evidence of war crimes.
Tuesday, 5 Apr '22 in Bucha, Ukraine
"Bucha will always be synonymous with war crimes."
Russia: The Fight for Independent Media Continues
Despite the crackdown that followed the invasion of Ukraine, journalists carry on the battle for free expression.
Saturday, 2 Apr '22 in Lviv, Ukraine
"Fixers are really the critical building blocks of so much of the journalism from Ukraine."
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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.