Tuesday, 27 June ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Post-War Trauma Prompts Armenia’s Sex Imbalance
Experts note that the conflict and still-volatile security may be behind the rise of a skewed ratio between boys and girls.
Five Russian Soldiers Face Trial Over Shooting to Kill
Three commanders and two subordinates accused of firing at convoy fleeing Hostomel on the second day of the full-scale invasion.
Tuesday, 20 June ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Moldova’s Ukrainian Refugees Find Stability, But Long for Home
Chișinău has granted Ukrainians temporary protection status, with automatic rights to housing, healthcare, education and work.
Tbilisi’s Balancing Act Between Moscow and Brussels
Visits by the Russian elite and resumption of direct flights have angered many Georgians.
Ukraine: Fighting Judicial Corruption in Wartime
Strenuous efforts continue to address long-time situation in which judges were elected with no competition or integrity checks.
Ukraine: Rebuilding After the Dam Disaster
Residents of Kherson and Mykolaiv regions face an uncertain future as flood waters recede.
Ukrainian National Convicted of Treason and Robbery
Senior gunner told the court he understood that he was committing an offence but “could not fail to carry out the order”.
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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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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.