Besieged Mariupol: How I Got Out of Hell
Survivor describes heavy bombing, food shortages and intense loneliness of the siege.
How Two Friends Evacuated 700 People From Mariupol
“We felt a terrible sense of guilt that we were safe, and there were people left in danger.”
Armenians Protest Against Government Shift on Karabakh
Anger over potential plans to drop the decades’ long demand for territory’s independence.
How Kharkiv’s Media Adapted to War
Production continues, despite almost no revenue and the constant danger of physical - and cyber – attack.
Kyiv Shelling, Saturday 30 April '22
At the site of the bomb blast which killed a Radio Svoboda journalist.
Russian “False Flag” Operations Jeopardise Moldova’s Security
A flare-up in Transnistria could destabilise an already vulnerable country and open a new front in the Ukrainian conflict.
Tajik Society Divided Over Russian Invasion of Ukraine
With authorities remaining tight-lipped, emotions run high in Tajikistan as citizens argue over the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian Volunteers: We Deliver
Both radically decentralised and profoundly efficient, a vast civilian volunteer network is mobilised across Ukraine.
The Long Journey to Flee Russia’s Invasion
A Ukrainian journalist describes the arduous route from Kyiv to Berlin via Moldova, aided by an army of volunteers and an outpouring of camaraderie.
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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.