Georgia Faces Political Crisis
Refusing to accept election outcome, opposition demands fresh polls.
Kazak Journalists Face Routine Harassment
Although the media is protected by law, beatings and illegal detentions are common.
Kyrgyzstan: Fresh Elections Postponed
Country’s traditional partners, disturbed by ongoing crisis, suspend large tranches of aid.
The Post-Soviet Legacy of the Karabakh Conflict
Moscow’s role, as in other secessionist conflicts in the region, has been key.
Georgian Election Stories: Giorgi Vashadze
“We need 12 billion US dollars investment to create 300,000 more jobs.”
UAVs a Gamechanger in Karabakh
The scale of hostilities, including the use of precision-guided weapons, has already exceeded previous escalations.
Georgian Election Stories: Mamuka Khazaradze
“We can bring in ten billion dollars of investment in four years.”
Georgia Election Stories: Irakli Kobakhidze
"No government can claim an error-free operation."
Georgian Election Stories: Khatia Dekanoidze
“Saakashvili has every right to return to Georgia - he's a person of historic importance.”
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
The construction of the Qosh Tepa canal in Afghanistan is causing water shortages in southern Uzbekistan, while in Kyrgyzstan the government is considering the construction of a nuclear power plant. In Kazakstan, conservation activists are working to save the Central Asian tortoise from extinction.
Elsewhere, CABAR delves into the efforts by Central Asian authorities to detect, reduce and prevent statelessness across the region.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
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.