Activists Dispute Azeri Domestic Violence Figures
Experts warn that the situation has been getting worse, not better.
Fighting Against Torture in Tajikistan
Hopes that new legislation will help change culture of impunity.
Georgia Weighs Karabakh Role
Tbilisi considers the possibility of mediating between the warring parties.
Karabakh Challenges Armenian-Russian Alliance
The four-day April war has severely strained relations between the two countries.
Armenian-EU Negotiations Edge Forward
Association agreement may hinge on how Yerevan handles domestic political changes.
Frontline Residents Count Cost of War
Strong nationalist sentiments on both sides mix with fatigue over the unending conflict.
Economic Crisis Shakes Kazakstan's Macho Culture
Mental health professionals report unprecedented surge of men seeking help.
Justice for Sale in Azerbaijan's Courts?
Citizens say they are falling victim to a skewed judicial system.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
In Kazakstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the country's largest mining company, enjoyed state support for decades. But the death of 46 miners in October brought this backing to an end. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, Tajik nationals serving sentences on espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases.
Elsewhere, CABAR gets a unique insight into two of the eight Catholic nunneries still operating in northern Kazakstan.
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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.