Armenia's Drinks Industry in the Doldrums
Russians are buying less brandy and wine, and farmers and manufacturers don't have alternative markets.
Armenian Reform Vote Tarnished by Fraud Allegations
Political opposition says referendum was fixed, and international monitors call for claims of widespread abuses to be investigated.
Safety Questions After Azerbaijan Oil Rig Blaze
Officials slow to acknowledge casualties amid rescue efforts hampered by high waves.
Current Bosnian Serb Leader Denies Wartime Ethnic Cleansing Policy
Milorad Dodik rejects prosecution’s claim that there was a plan to separate communities.
Kyrgyzstan: More Talk of Political Reform
The president hinted at it last month; now others are talking about changing the constitution.
Human Rights Day in Armenia: Not Much to Shout About
Rights activists say the situation has got worse since the country joined a Moscow-led bloc.
Georgia Tightens Up on Early Marriage
Parliament bans marriage for under-18s except with court’s assent, but rights activists say this won’t be enough to effect change.
Mladic Witness: Focus on Bosnian Serb Crimes "Absurd"
Historian says prosecution witnesses chose to ignore crucial information.
Dismay as NGO Law Goes Through in Kazakstan
Attempts to block or amend contentious bill come to nothing.
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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.