After this republic transferred lands to Chechnya in a murky deal, a protest movement emerged that redefined politics in this North Caucasus republic - and left Zarifa Sautiyeva in pre-trial detention for over a year.
Barcelona's actions in the field of immigration in the midst of the pandemic are the product of a long history that have sought to open spaces for the city to have a voice in the protection of immigrants.
Just as the pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing weaknesses in many countries’ health systems, the toxic impact of pre-existing governance issues has been heightened, too.
“We must demonstrate the superiority of democratic governance over authoritarianism, bringing about a set of practical changes to greatly improve human wellbeing.”
Ukrainian labour keeps several European economies afloat. But after migrants returned home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyiv is now reluctant to let them depart again.
The violent Israeli encroachment and annexation of Palestinian land is putting the future of the West Bank and its residents in an extremely vulnerable position.