Uzbekistan: 25 Years of Karimov's Rule
Looking back at images of life in the quarter-century since independence.
Uzbek Officials Say Karimov ''Critical''
Rumours circulate that funeral preparations have already begun.
Azerbaijan Continues Anti-Gulen Campaign
Interior minister vows to pursue the Islamic cleric´s movement.
With Karimov Ailing, What Next for Uzbekistan?
The authoritarian system built over 25 years may outlast any one leader.
Green Activists Launch Tbilisi Protest
Campaigners say the authorities are destroying parks under pressure from developers.
Azerbaijan Clamps Down Ahead of Referendum
Mooted legal changes would further entrench the president's power.
Kyrgyzstan’s Hydropower Projects Stall Again
The planned cascade of plants seems doomed as investment collapses.
Tajikistan: Disabled Orphans Face Double Burden
There is little state provision for a particularly vulnerable sector of the population.
Making Sense of Armenia's Crisis
How a standoff between armed gunmen and the authorities turned into a symbol of popular discontent.
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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.