Briefly Noted
By IWPR staff in The Hague (TU No 430, 18-Nov-05)
Ruling Tajik Party Looks Set for Easy Win
Pro-presidential party remains an administrative tool for President Rahmonov rather than a strong ideological voice.
Uzbek Bank Closure “Political”
Official claims that Business Bank was liquidated for violating laws are being challenged.
Kyrgyz Politicians Feel Public's Wrath
Wave of violence as ordinary people dispense their own brand of justice against wealthy politicians.
Are Condoms Still Key to Ugandan AIDS Fight?
Campaigners fear US pressure for abstinence-only prevention programmes has prompted a strategy change.
Uganda: Even-Handed ICC Approach Urged
International Criminal Court under pressure to investigate crimes committed by Uganda’s army.
Liberia: Taylor Casts a Long Shadow
As Liberia went to the polls, exiled president Charles Taylor remained an unspoken force to be reckoned with.
Uganda to Step Up Battle Against Rebels
Kampala military chiefs threaten hot pursuit of rebels into neighbouring Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Defusing Sunni Anger
Will the sense of anger and disenfranchisement among Sunni Arabs doom Iraq to long-term chaos?
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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.