We know you're busy and probably don't have the time to read all of our coverage each and every day. That's why we've put together The Week's Best. Here are some of the highlights produced in English by RFE/RL's vast team of correspondents, multimedia editors, and visual journalists over the past seven days.
Satellite Images Suggest Russia Is Ramping Up Production Capacity For Its War Against Ukraine
An analysis of satellite images by Schemes, RFE/RL's Ukrainian investigative unit, indicates that Russia is actively building up its production capacity for military equipment and developing new factories as it continues to reorient its economy toward its war against Ukraine. By Kyrylo Ovsyaniy and Schemes
Thousands Of Afghan Refugees Leave Pakistan As Deadline Expires
Afghan refugees in Pakistan, many having traveled for days, crossed into Afghanistan as a November 1 deadline to leave the country took effect. Islamabad has vowed to deport an estimated 1.7 million undocumented Afghans living in Pakistan if they don't leave voluntarily. International humanitarian groups have called on Pakistan to stop the forced expulsions, saying many Afghans will face harsh conditions in their own country -- and many will be in danger of persecution by the Taliban. By RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal, RFE/RL's Radio Azadi, and Will Tizard
See Also: 'Nobody Dares To Leave Their Homes': Diary Of An Afghan Refugee In Pakistan
Anti-Semitic Outbursts In North Caucasus Expose Moscow's Perilous Balancing Act On Gaza War
The Kremlin has tried to use the Israel-Hamas conflict for its own ends, castigating the West and hosting a delegation from the Palestinian group. The storming of the airport in Daghestan shows that a shift in Moscow's Mideast balancing act has potentially explosive repercussions for Russia. By Robert Coalson
'Run, Hide!': RFE/RL Correspondents Record Kherson Missile Attack
On October 27, missiles rained down on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. RFE/RL correspondent Roksolana Bychai and cameraman Borys Trotsenko were at the scene and recorded the first minutes after the attack. By Roksolana Bychai and Borys Trotsenko
Ukraine's Counteroffensive Isn't Going As Well As Many Had Hoped. The Prognosis Isn't Great Either.
Ukraine has reportedly has managed at least two bridgeheads across the Dnieper River. Whether it's the last gasp of Kyiv's five-month counteroffensive, or a glimmer of good news in the face of Russia's own multipronged assault, is an open question. By Mike Eckel
Earning The Ropes: The Armenian School Growing And Selling Its Own Food
In a village school near Yerevan, the curriculum includes the life lessons of selling food that was grown and processed on site. By Amos Chapple
Molested, Exposed, And Abandoned: The Tragic Death Of A Teenage Girl In Georgia
The death of a teenager in Georgia has sparked not only shock but also questions about whether the girl, a victim of sexual abuse, was given proper counseling and support, a frequent complaint in the traditionally conservative Caucasus country. By Nino Tarkhnishvili
Iranians Chant Anti-Government Slogans After Death Of Teen Allegedly Assaulted By Morality Police
Anti-government slogans were chanted from apartment blocks in Tehran and other Iranian cities after 17-year-old Armita Garavand was buried on October 29. She was fatally injured in an alleged confrontation with Iran's morality police over a head-scarf violation and was buried amid tight security in Tehran. Her passing has drawn parallels to Mahsa Amini, whose death in September 2022 while in police custody sparked massive demonstrations across the country that challenged the Iranian regime. By RFE/RL's Radio Farda
Airport Assault: Turkmen Students Returning From Russia Immediately Forced Into The Army
A group of young Turkmen returning home after graduating from Russian universities were met at the airport by law enforcement officers who immediately enlisted them into the army. The grads were not even allowed to greet their parents waiting at the airport, families said. By RFE/RL's Turkmen Service
Émigré Belarusian Toymaker Attempts To Carve Out Her Niche In Poland
After selling her tools and fleeing Belarus amid pressure from the Belarusian government, Katsyaryna Yeudakimava-Yendzheyeuskaya is attempting a new start carving wooden toys for children in Poland. By RFE/RL's Belarus Service
