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Khabat Abbas
Khabat Abbas is an independent journalist and video producer based in Northern Syria. Since 2011 She has extensively covered the developments that have shaken her country starting with the popular demonstrations, to the frontlines until the fight against the so-called Islamic State and its ...
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Inside the prisons where remnants of Islamic State are held in limbo
Mahmoud Mohammad, an Islamic State fighter from Syria, expressed uncertainty about his fate and the well-being of his family while being detained by Kurdish forces. In an interview facilitated by Kurdish security and conducted by Reuters at a prison near Hasaka, Mohammad, also known as Abu Hamza, voiced his desire to know what his sentence would be. Reuters interviewed a total of nine men in two different prisons, one near Hasaka and the other being the town's central jail, to gather insights into the conditions and sentiments of IS fighters in Kurdish captivity.
Gulliver Cragg
Gulliver Cragg is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine Mainly correspondent for France 24 but can do hits on other channels or radio and open to other projects. I can't save my skype id here for some reason but it's live:gully_cragg
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Humanity, not sympathy: How Ukraine treats Russian POWs in its 'exchange fund'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refers to Russian soldiers captured during Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region as part of an 'exchange fund', aiming to swap them for approximately 6,500 Ukrainian soldiers held by Moscow. Ukrainian authorities have allowed international journalists, including FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg, to access the prisoners, emphasizing the controlled conditions under which interviews are conducted.
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Angelina Kariakina
Angelina Kariakina is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Azov Steel Plant: 'This terrible war, nothing remains of a person'
Three months after 2,500 Ukrainian soldiers were captured by Russian forces at the Azov Steel Plant in Mariupol, families are still searching for their loved ones. The Ukrainian government disputes Russian claims that a Ukrainian missile attack killed over 50 prisoners of war, calling it a deliberate Russian war crime. The International Committee of the Red Cross has been denied access to the prisoners. Switlana Prypyschna's son Andrij, a medic, went missing during the siege and was later found dead, unrecognizable. The article highlights the ongoing human tragedy and the struggle for truth and justice.
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Katie Livingstone
Katie Livingstone is a journalist based in Washington, United States of America.
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Inside a POW Camp for Russian Soldiers in Ukraine
A POW camp in western Ukraine, housing Russian prisoners of war, operates under the guise of a local prison. The prisoners, dressed in dark blue jumpsuits, follow a strict schedule and are offered work opportunities, such as making paper bags or patio furniture, for minimal pay in line with the Geneva Conventions. Interviews with POWs reveal a mix of regret for joining the Russian forces and concern for their families back home. Ukrainian officials assert adherence to humane treatment in hopes of reciprocal care for Ukrainian POWs in Russia. Despite international criticism of POW treatment by both countries, Ukraine has allowed access to human rights monitors and journalists, while Russia has not. The Ukrainian facility provides decent living conditions without bars on windows and unarmed guards, separating officers and women from other prisoners, and serving meals without salt for health reasons.
Iryna Matviyishyn
Independent journalist covering Russia's war against Ukraine, based in Kyiv
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Russian Prisoners Reveal Moscow’s Vulnerability in Ukraine
Russian prisoners captured during Ukraine's Kursk offensive highlight Moscow's vulnerabilities, with many conscripts lacking training and equipment. Ukrainian forces aim to use these prisoners as bargaining chips for future exchanges. The prisoners report being treated well by Ukrainian authorities, adhering to the Geneva Conventions, contrasting with their expectations of mistreatment. The article underscores the challenges faced by Russian forces, including poor preparation and leadership, while emphasizing the humanitarian approach of Ukrainian forces.
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Thibault Spirlet
Thibault Spirlet is a London-based journalist specialising in human rights. He has worked for the likes of @Daily_Express, @factal, @POLITICOEurope & @AFP on subjects ranging from US/European politics to the Russia-Ukraine war. Since leaving his latest job as news reporter at Daily Express, he ...
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The wife of a Ukrainian POW says her family and others like them have become pawns in a political game between Russia and Ukraine
Serhii Tkachenko, a Ukrainian POW captured during Russia's invasion, has had limited contact with his wife, Valya, who describes the families of POWs as pawns in a political game. Russia halted POW exchanges in August, aiming to make Ukrainian families feel abandoned. Protests by relatives in Zaporizhzhia have had little effect. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged the slow exchange process but promised to expedite it once sufficient enemy resources are accumulated.
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Jerome Starkey
Jerome is The Times Africa Correspondent, based in Nairobi. Before that he lived in Afghanistan and worked for various newspapers and broadcasters.
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Our men surrendered to the Russians who made them kneel in the dirt… then shot them - I saw it all on the live feed
Yulia Mykytenko, a Ukrainian drone platoon commander, recounts witnessing Russian soldiers executing Ukrainian prisoners of war via a live feed. She describes the ongoing challenges and morale issues within the Ukrainian military, exacerbated by forced mobilization and the prolonged conflict. Despite personal losses, Yulia remains committed to her role, emphasizing the need for Western support to ensure lasting peace. The article highlights the exhaustion on both sides and the potential for peace talks, contingent on Western decisiveness and Ukraine's integration into NATO.
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