As Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, thousands rushed to leave. These are the objects they brought with them.

As Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, thousands rushed to leave. These are the objects they brought with them.

Eight candidates hope to replace Milos Zeman, who has been criticised for overstepping his role.

Justyna Wydrzyńska faces a three-year prison term for providing abortion-inducing tablets to a pregnant woman.

Andrej Babis, who denies allegations about his offshore dealings, is under pressure from Czechs, politicians and media.
![Andrej Babis has served as the Czech premier since 2017 [File: David W Cerny/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-10-05T122251Z_560423960_RC2O3Q95A2W2_RTRMADP_3_CZECH-ELECTION-BUDGET.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
The Czech state has agreed to reparations for some victims of forced sterilisation, but does the move go far enough?
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A legal expert with the Belarusian Association of Journalists on her fears for detained reporter Roman Protasevich.

Police violence towards the Roma has risen in the pandemic, according to rights groups, witnesses and legal experts.
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Saleem, 82, was stabbed to death on his way home after prayers by a man who later planted bombs outside mosques.
![Mohammed Saleem, right, pictured with his wife Said Begum [Courtesy of the Saleem family]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_3383.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Raised in southeast London, Drillminister describes himself as ‘representing the working class’.
![Drillminister wants to curb homelessness, crime and pollution in London [Courtesy of Drillminister]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PHOTO-2021-03-31-11-19-30-1.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Cautious optimism among victims as Czech MPs approve bill that would allow them to seek reparations.
![Radka Hancilova has spent thousands of dollars on treatment following her forced sterilisation in the early 1990s [Courtesy of Radka Hančilová]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20200608_133648-1.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)