Tajikistan's Embattled Islamic Party
The country’s biggest opposition force is being eliminated.
Kyrgyz Parties in Flux Ahead of Election
Main political groupings go through mergers and defections, but the essence of politics remains the same.
Armenia's Power Deals with Iran, Russia
Extra capacity to export electricity to Iran will not make Armenia an independent player in energy markets.
Mladic Witness Casts Doubt on Markale Attack
Investigator wrote in his diary that media reports of Bosnian Serb responsibility were “propaganda”.
Tajik Military Ignores Bullying
Five deaths under unclear circumstances suggest culture of violence continues.
Rule of Law vs Rule by a Few in Kyrgyzstan
What price legitimacy if the ruling elite doesn’t always abide by the law?
Renegade General's Forces "Surrounded" in Tajikistan
Rebellion led by deputy defence minister came as a surprise.
Iraqi Yezidis Seek Refuge in Armenia
Although Armenia has a longstanding Yezidi community, only a handful of refugees have made it out of Iraq so far.
Mladic's Wartime Driver Backs Up Alibi
Witness tells court that accused was in the Serbian capital in the days after Srebrenica fell.
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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.