Orange Cedes Armenian Telecoms Shares
Orange sells local subsidiary to a company with shareholder links to the finance minister.
Mladic Away at Wedding During Srebrenica Killings
Court hears that defendant was at a marriage celebration in Belgrade in the days after his troops overran the enclave.
Villagers Want Action on Pollution in Georgian Mining Area
As locals say air quality is poor and water is unsafe to drink, a mining firm says it’s taking practical steps towards cleaner production.
Campaigners Dubious About Armenian Gold Mine
Activists warn that plan might contaminate country’s most important water source.
Top Footballer Among Six Arrested After Journalist Killed in Azerbaijan
Rasim Aliyev, journalist and media rights advocate, died hours after brutal attack.
Bosnian Serb Forces Not Behind Wartime Mosque Destruction – Witness
Engineer tells court that demolitions were carried out in a haphazard rather than systematic way.
"No Surprise" at Jail Terms for Leading Rights Defenders in Azerbaijan
With a vengeful government state behind them, prosecutors were always going to get rights activists Leyla and Arif Yunus put behind bars.
Georgia and South Ossetia in Rare Accord
Pragmatism wins out in agreement to sort out defective waterways vital to both sides.
Armenia's Contested Political Reforms
Critics say proposed changes could entrench the powers of Armenia’s current rulers rather than opening up the political system.
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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.