ICC Prosecutor Seeks Investigation of Russia-Georgia War
Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says there are reasonable grounds to look into crimes allegedly committed during 2008 conflict.
Questions Surround Kyrgyz Prison Break
Under mysterious circumstances, convicts make easy escape, but most end up dead.
Disabled Armenians Battle Workplace Prejudice
Despite government efforts, day-to-day discrimination persists.
Mladic Witness Disputes Evidence of Bosnian Serb Sniper Attacks
Testimony examines a number of incidents in which the line of fire was unclear.
Nothing Straightforward About Armenian Referendum
Opponents of proposed reforms say they will make Armenia less, not more democratic.
Georgia Edges Towards More Equal Parliament
Politicians seem prepared to consider a measure that would guarantee women a quarter of seats in the legislature.
Georgian TV Dispute Gets Nasty
Government accused of trying to silence major broadcaster.
Azerbaijan: Concerns About Treatment of Two Political Prisoners
Opposition figure Ilgar Mammadov beaten up by prison staff, lawyer says.
Euro-Observers Shun Azerbaijan Election
Instead, observers from former Soviet states will applaud the ruling party's repeat victory.
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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”
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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.