Being Gay in Azerbaijan
LGBT people routinely face violence and abuse by officials and their own families.
Kazak Zoo Scandal Highlights Animal Rights
The plight of a female tiger has caught public attention and raised hopes for change.
Turkey's Armenians Face Delicate Balance
The ethnic group are periodically expected to express their loyalty.
Ashgabat's Immaculate White Marble Façade
Grand architecture aims to reinforce national identity, but the human reality is different.
Yet Another Amnesty in Azerbaijan
Observers warn that the crackdown on dissenters continues.
Does Tajik Journalism Face Extinction?
Credible reporting is disappearing from the public discourse.
Azerbaijan: Alarming Rise in Suicide
Figures have quadrupled since 2008, largely attributed to social problems and injustice.
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Armenia Prepares for a Papal Visit
The event has national as well as spiritual significance for the region’s smallest country.
Kyrgyzstan: Islam and Secularism Clash Again
Faith has been growing as a force in the country ever since independence.
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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.