“A horrible tragedy has been happening on the streets in Kiev and other cities of Ukraine. Information that I have indicates that about 50 people have been killed as of today, but there have been reports that there are many more victims. Hundreds of people have been hospitalized.” That’s the latest from a human rights commissioner in Ukraine where things look like they could get a whole lot worse.

+ The New Yorker: Will Ukraine break apart?

+ InFocus: Intense photos from the streets of Kiev.

+ NPR: Four things to know about what’s happening in Ukraine.