Tuesday, 9 August ‘22
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Tuesday, 2 August ‘22
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
How Ukraine Will Find Justice
Concerted international action will be needed to hold senior figures to account.
Ukraine: Terrorising Civilians
Missile attacks on civilian targets key to proving allegations of war crimes committed on a mass scale.
Ukraine: Ensuring Fair Trial for War Captives
Steep learning curve for Ukrainian justice system now tasked with prosecuting complex crimes under international humanitarian law.
Ukraine’s Southern Counteroffensive
The Ukrainian army is slowly gaining ground with the aim of cutting Russian supply chains.
Azerbaijani Women Embrace The Headscarf
Islam is on the rise in the oil-rich, secular South Caucasus country and the hijab is a way to make a statement.
Mariupol Theatre’s Actors Interpret the Cry of a Nation
Although the iconic cultural centre lies in ruins, those who kept it alive for decades are trying to revive its legacy.
Ukraine: A Day in the Life of a Journalist on the Frontline
“As soon as we leave, a Russian shell lands exactly where we had been. If we’d left 30 seconds later, I would not be here to write this.”
Latest
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.
Editor's Picks
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.