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.
8 Apr 22
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Strategic Realignment for the South Caucasus?
With competing transit routes, energy supply and security interests, the emerging regional order remains highly uncertain.
17 Mar 26
World Press Freedom Day
In this week’s update, read about how reporting survives–and can even flourish–under repressive regimes.
1 May 26
What Future For Transnistria Talks?
Chisinau’s new coalition government makes fresh attempt to get negotiations back on track.
17 Oct 19
Kyrgyzstan: Civil Rights in Reverse Gear
Restrictive bills copied from Russia equate desire for basic rights with suspect pro-Western views.
5 Jul 14
“Shelling Just for Shelling”
Indiscriminate Russian attacks continue across the frozen frontline.
13 Feb 23
Russian POW Sentenced for Murder and Looting
The corporal admitted guilt, declined to appeal and requested he be exchanged.
16 Apr 24
Afghanistan: “The Taliban Took All My Dreams Away”
Women’s exclusion from the Afghan media space has meant that issues critical to women go unreported.
2 May 25
“This is a Critical Time for Iraq”
Co-founder of Jummar media explains why young Iraqis urgently need an information space where they can learn, contribute and share perspectives.
2 May 25
Egypt: Success at a Double Cost
Women journalists carry an extra burden to prove their competence.
1 May 26
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