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22 results for "Monica ellena"

Armenian servicemen in frontline trenches separating the Armenian-controlled territory from the Azerbaijani forces in Nagorny Karabakh, pictured in May 2016. © Monica Ellena

The Open Wound of Armenia’s POWs

As Azerbaijan captures 13 Armenian servicemen amid the worst fighting since the 2020 war, the fate of other prisoners of war remains uncertain.

25 Nov 21

Abkhaz blogger Daur Buava (left) with his friend and colleague Shmagi Samkharadze with whom he co-founded the youth organisation Amra (meaning sun in Abkhaz language). Buava left his native Abkhazia and moved to Georgia where he was granted Georgian citizenship in December 2022. Abkhazian de-facto authorities charged him with treason. © Lana Kokaia

Georgia: “We Have the Right to Unify”

Abkhazian blogger accused of treason continues to campaign for coexistence.

14 Mar 23

Nasha Niva, Belarus' oldest newspaper, was banned in November 2021 and declared an extremist formation in January 2022 as part of a continuous crackdown on journalists and government's critics. © Monica Ellena/IWPR

Belarus’ Oldest Outlet Epitomises Struggle for Press Freedom

In one of the world’s most dangerous countries for reporters, mere dissent can lead to years in jail.

27 Jan 23

A spread from Moldova: The Disinformation Handbook.

Taylor Swift, Vladimir Putin and Kids Identifying as Cats

IWPR guide explores how malign actors use gendered narratives to disrupt societies – and lays out techniques to counter them.

21 Mar 24

Russian State Disinformation in Latin America

Event will give journalists and stakeholders the opportunity to learn how Russia uses these strategies around the world.

31 Jul 23

British Ambassador to Moldova Steven Fisher delivered the keynote speech during the launch of the Independent Countering Disinformation Centre (CDC) in Chișinău. © Mariana Aricova

New Centre to Tackle Disinformation in Moldova

IWPR launches one-stop shop for media and civil society to address Moldova’s hybrid threats.

10 Oct 23

Saint Volodymyr's Cathedral is one of Kyiv's major landmarks and the mother cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriacate, which won control over the claims of the denomination linked to the Moscow Patriarchate. Many experts see the latter institution as having played an active role in the ongoing conflict. © Monica Ellena

Ukraine Debates Role of Moscow Patriarchate

Many experts see institution as having played an active role in the ongoing conflict.

25 May 22

Cranes tower the Caspian Sea shore in Azerbaijan's capital Baku. The government in the oil-rich nation increased the costs of gas and electricity twice in 2021, but experts warn that there is no economic justification for the price hikes. © IWPR / Monica Ellena

Azerbaijan: Soaring Energy Prices Fuel Discontent

State blames increasing cost on global market, while analysts see exploitation and corruption at fault.

17 Jan 22

Khor Virap monastery lies a few hundred metres from the Armenia - Turkish border. It overlooks Mount Ararat, a symbol of Armenian identity, which is located on Turkish territory. © Creative Commons

Assessing Armenia-Turkey Normalisation

After decades of strained relations, why are they finally making serious moves towards re-opening ties?

16 Dec 21

Armenian servicemen in frontline trenches separating the Armenian-controlled territory from the Azerbaijani forces in Nagorny Karabakh, pictured in May 2016. A draft law proposed to the possibility for conscripts to pay off part of the mandatory military service, rising concerns about bringing to the military ranks the country’s gap between rich and poor. © Monica Ellena

No War for the Rich: Army Bill Sparks Controversy in Armenia

Proposal would see soldiers allowed to make a hefty payment to the state so as to drastically reduce the time they serve.

8 Nov 22

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