What’s Behind Georgia’s “Foreign Agents” Law?
IWPR Caucasus director explains the background to the controversial legislation – and what may lie ahead.
Georgia: Anger Soars Over “Foreign Agents” Law
The new legislation leaves the country on the verge of civil confrontation and international isolation.
Russian Commander to be Tried for Kidnapping Civilians
Accused man was identified by journalistic investigation into the so-called Don Cossack volunteer brigade.
Tuesday, 14 May ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
How to Defend a War Crimes Case
Ukrainian lawyer explains the challenges – and vital importance – of an effective defence for Russian indictees.
Argentina to Consider Ukrainian Case
“It is important for us to show that crimes have no borders and Russian criminals must be caught everywhere.”
Tuesday, 7 May ‘24
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
In Kazakstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the country's largest mining company, enjoyed state support for decades. But the death of 46 miners in October brought this backing to an end. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, Tajik nationals serving sentences on espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases.
Elsewhere, CABAR gets a unique insight into two of the eight Catholic nunneries still operating in northern Kazakstan.
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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?
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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.