Azerbaijani Government Watching its Expats
Registration system for people living abroad seen as Big Brother move.
Kazakstan Leader Still Silent on Succession
Keeping everyone guessing helps ensure President Nazarbaev’s position is unassailable.
Hate Speech vs. Free Speech in Armenia
Current laws ban racist and similar remarks, but not verbal attacks on LGBTI people.
New Law Could Boost Fortunes of Armenian NGOs
Bill hailed as result of successful consultation process between Yerevan and civil society.
Constitutional Tinkering in Kyrgyzstan
Political elites shouldn’t change the rules to suit themselves, experts say.
Andijan Remembered
After shooting down protesters in 2005, Uzbekistan’s government concluded that repression works, that historical truth can be suppressed, and that no one will really care in the long run.
Georgia: More Action Needed on Autism
New programme will only help a limited number of young people with autism.
No Let-Up to Repression in Azerbaijan
One arrested, two jailed, one ordered to stay in detention after more than a year without trial.
No Hijab, Please, We're Tajik
President denounces "alien" forms of clothing and his police follow up by issuing warnings to women wearing hijab.
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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.