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Ukraine War Rocks Moldova’s Fragile Economy
Chisinau has not imposed sanctions on Russia, but is looking into economic alternatives to Moscow.
Georgia: Autistic Adults Left Behind
While children have access to free therapy, treatment centres are not equipped to support adults.
Lviv, a City at the Crossroads of Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis
Hundreds of thousands arrive every day as they flee Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine: Kidnapped Journalist Speaks Out
“I heard screams, heard others being interrogated. They were simply tortured.”
Central Asian Migrants Leave Russia
Millions from all over the region have historically travelled there to work, with their remittances playing a significant part in many countries’ economies.
Analysis: Ukraine’s War of Attrition
Both sides try to wear the other down, with neither able to strike the knock-out blow.
Crypto Mining Overtakes Georgian Power Grid
Svaneti residents turned to ancient rituals to fight electricity shortages caused by virtual currencies.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Gagauzia
How a girl’s dream to become a police officer raised the bar of gender equality in a conservative region.
Armenia’s Education Gap
Parents are forced to shoulder a significant burden to ensure that their children receive proper schooling.
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The Horror of Bucha
Locals recount random, unaccountable violence against civilians in clear evidence of war crimes.
Nigeria: FGM Rises Amid Pandemic
Campaigners warn that lockdown left many girls and young women vulnerable to the practice.
Turkey: Women Demand Equal Treatment in Mosques
Activists fight traditions that exclude female worshippers from communal prayers.
Ukraine's New York: the Struggle for Change on the Frontline
The war confounds young people’s efforts to revitalise Ukraine’s embattled east and counter Russian propaganda.
Belarus: Life as a Political Prisoner
Freezing cold cells and long stretches in solitary confinement for those who defy the Lukashenko regime.
Turkmenistan’s Transition of Power
President Berdymukhamedov has for decades carefully been preparing for his son to take over.