Georgia: Good Neighbours Along the Conflict Line
How women mobilised to care for the most vulnerable members of their already-stressed communities.
Moldovan NGOs Target Domestic Violence
Abuse soars during lockdown, but facilities to address the problem lag far behind.
Armenia and Russia Argue Over Gas Deal
Pashinyan appeals to Putin for support in resolving dispute with Gazprom.
Abkhazia Cautiously Optimistic Over Covid-19
Quick action may have saved territory from being harder hit by the virus.
Georgian IDP's Murder Goes Unpunished
Calls for convicted killer to be handed over to serve sentence.
Georgia: Creeping Occupation Continues
Illegal fencing still being used to encroach on Georgian-held land.
Covid-19 Fake News Spreads in Central Asia
The authorities have struggled to maintain trust in their narratives over the pandemic.
Georgia: Lockdown Hits Farming Sector
Small-scale producers await emergency government measures.
Armenia Moves Out of Lockdown
Country goes back to work, even though infections continue to rise.
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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.