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Wednesday, 23 Feb '22 in Lviv, Ukraine
"Ukrainians are connected as never before."
Russian Tanks Roll into Eastern Ukraine
The Kremlin’s recognition of breakaway republics as independent states effectively ends the Minsk agreements.
Belarus: Police Violence Continues
Beatings and torture, long an issue of concern, have become commonplace since the August 2020 uprising.
Tuesday, 22 Feb '22 in Lviv, Ukraine
"Is this Putin’s Bosnia strategy – keep Ukraine as a failed state, destabilised and unable to join NATO or the EU?"
Monday, 21 Feb '22 in Kyiv, Ukraine
"Everything can change in an instant"
Belarus’s Fading Mother Tongue
UNESCO lists Belarusian as vulnerable due to the domination of Russian in daily life.
Ukraine’s Day of Unity
Government organises public show of solidarity on date rumoured for Russian incursion.
Ukraine: Elderly People On the Frontline Battle Loneliness and Fear
About 900,000 pensioners in need of aid and protection are among those bearing the brunt of the conflict in the country’s east.
OSCE Mission Pulls Staff from Eastern Ukraine
Some member states have recalled their observers amid growing concerns over a large-scale Russian incursion.
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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.