Crimean Tatar TV Silenced
Russian authorities close ATR television station as arrests and searches continue.
Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse in Kyrgyzstan
It isn't so much the legislation as the way it is interpreted that favours offenders.
Calls for Better Child Protection in Kyrgyzstan
Suspects in cases of sexual violence against children can currently avoid trial if they reach an out-of-court settlement.
Bosnian Serb Brigade Commander "Unaware" of Srebrenica Crimes
Witness denies knowledge of plans for and implementation of mass killings.
Georgia to Curb Foreign Land Sales
Government uneasy about its predecessor's free-for-all approach to attracting investment.
Personal Debt Crisis Bites in Azerbaijan
Loan repayments have risen by a third, leading to financial misery for borrowers.
Armenia to Tackle Police Torture
Human rights defenders sceptical that laws alone will change practice of coercing suspects to confess.
Kazakstan: "Gay Propaganda" Ban for Internet
Provision sneaked into legislative package protecting minors from offensive online content.
Afghan Traders' Growing Presence in Southeast Tajikistan
Some local retailers resent incomers.
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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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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?
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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.