Armenia "World Leader" in Covid-19 Cases
Critics say that officials relaxed restrictions far too early.
Azerbaijan: Anger Over Police Heavy-Handedness
Public outcry after footage emerges of officers beating man for violating lockdown.
Hate Speech: Armenian Leaders Set Bad Example
Civil society groups call for the political echelons to rein in their rhetoric.
Azerbaijan: Punished In and Out of Prison
Former detainees face routine threats and intimidation
Gagauzia: Nowhere to Run
Entire territory currently only has safe accommodation for a maximum of four women.
Armenia: Activists Call for More Action on Abuse
Campaigners warn that government statistics showing no rise in abuse do not reflect reality.
Teaching Georgian in Abkhazia
Since 2014 it has been mandatory for local schools to use the Russian language.
Kyrgyzstan: Few Choices Amid Rising Abuse
The state of emergency has now been extended indefinitely.
South Ossetia Grapples with Covid-19
Society divided over how seriously to take the threat of infection.
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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.