Ukraine: Life in Occupied Izyum
Communication is sketchy in the Russian-occupied city as former residents try to locate loved ones struggling to access fuel, food and water.
Ukraine: Survivors of Kremenchuk Attack Describe Mall “Horror”
"The worst thing was hearing screams of people looking for their relatives".
Studying Ukrainian in Lithuania
Child refugees from Ukraine are getting the chance to receive education in their native language.
Moldova’s Largest Ever Pride March Defies Critics
Discrimination remain common as the country edges towards the European integration.
Georgia Faces More Disappointment in its European Dream
It will be near-impossible to fulfil EU-mandated obligations without a paradigm shift in how the ruling party views its role and place in the country’s history.
Georgia’s Health Diplomacy
A medical support programme aims to heal wounds between Abkhazians and Georgians.
Belarusians in Ukraine Help Their Adopted Home
Tens of thousands fled over the border after the disputed 2020 elections. Now, many are volunteering to help the war effort.
Odesa Faces Grave Threats From Air and Sea
Although Russia’s plans to swiftly take the region failed, the coast remains highly vulnerable.
Ukraine: The Fight for the “Dead Cities”
In eastern Ukraine, Zelensky calls for long-range weapons to contain the Russian advantage in artillery and airpower.
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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.