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Tuesday, 28 March ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Young Georgians Abandon Rural Life for the Capital
As Tbilisi swells, towns and villages lose the very force that could keep them alive.
From Mariupol to Tallin via Russia: a Family’s Journey
A year ago, the Mykhailenkos endured shelling,interrogation and fear to escape Russian occupation.
Unbroken
Over the last year, the National Rehabilitation Centre has become Ukraine's prosthetics hub.
Armenia to Launch Comprehensive Health Insurance
Country has long had low spending on healthcare, leading to huge pressure on ordinary citizens.
Does Ukraine Need a New Tribunal or a Stronger ICC?
Legal experts note that the task ahead is on a monumental scale, with the Hague-based body already in a sensitive position.
Ukraine: Covering My Own Kidnapping
A year after his detention, a Ukrainian journalist sees those who ordered his abuse face trial.
Ukraine: From Traffic Accidents to War Crimes
How regional police department had to pivot to deal with influx of with some 10,000 cases.
Pilot Who Bombed Kharkiv TV Tower Convicted
However, as a valuable exchange asset, Maksim Krishtop will not spend time in prison.
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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.