Who Helped Abduct Azerbaijani Journalist?
Azerbaijan and Georgia need to answer urgent questions about reporter’s kidnapping and imprisonment.
Stakes High for Tbilisi's First Pride
Five-day event set to go ahead despite security fears.
Is Georgian Justice at Risk?
Questions remain over new legislation on how the country’s most senior judges will be selected.
Who is Baku Trying to Impress?
The costs of Azerbaijan putting its name on the map are high, but the benefits are not clear.
Why Did Dozens Die in Tajik Prison Riot?
Questions asked over second outbreak of serious violence in six months.
Central Asia: Little Free Media, Lots of Russian Propaganda
IWPR Central Asia programme manager Abakhon Sultonnazarov assesses the state of press freedom in each country.
How Geopolitics Traps Moldova's Minorities
Better representation could have far-reaching effects for the whole country.
Georgia: Is Russia Weaponising The Anti-Vax Movement?
Measles outbreak may be linked to wider disinformation campaign.
Ukraine's Political Reckoning
Public anger over corruption and a wave of populism may herald big political changes.
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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.