Two paramilitary groups of Russians fighting against Putin attacked Russia's Belgorod region last week
If Israel keeps its far-right government and Trump returns, chances of an attack on Iran will increase
Research by Human Rights Watch suggests Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan may be guilty of war crimes
Victims are reluctant to report sexual violence and fear homophobia from Ukrainian authorities
Analysis: Russia’s forced ‘passportisation’ scheme is designed to reduce the number of Ukrainian citizens
The unique Pamiri culture is under threat as a brutal state crackdown targets religious leaders and practices
openDemocracy was among at least three publications refused entry to NatCon weeks in advance
Putin’s framing of the Ukraine war as an attack on Russia by the West could make it hard to end the violent stalemate
Today, simply existing as a Crimean Tatar can result in imprisonment for years on end
Russia’s invasion has impacted women in many ways, from pregnancy care to sexual violence as a weapon of war
Exclusive: Home Office told thousands who fled the Taliban to fend for themselves – now they can’t find places to live
