Quota Calls for Women in Georgian Politics
Despite legislative reform, women are still underrepresented in a “macho” world.
"No Stench from Srebrenica Graves" – Witness
Thousands of bodies were removed and reburied elsewhere following massacres in the enclave.
Fears for Detained Azerbaijani Rights Defender
Taleh Khasmammadov reportedly in grave condition after suicide bid.
Kyrgyz Wholesale Traders Await New Customs Rules
Chinese imports will become more expensive.
Kyrgyz Cowboys Fear Eurasian Trade Rules
As Kyrgyz-Tajik border becomes subject to new customs rules, thriving trade in beef cattle could fall off.
Bosniak Soldiers "Killed Each Other" at Srebrenica, Witness Claims
Former officer in Serb military alleges that those who refused to surrender were killed by their own side.
Kyrgyz Opposition Fading From View
With an election due this autumn, there is less pluralism around than might first appear.
Tajik Dissident's Murder Rattles Opposition
Warnings that opposition leaders are also at “grave risk” of attack.
Another Term for Uzbek Leader, and Then What?
With questions over the long-term leader’s health, the Central Asian state could see a turbulent succession process, expert says.
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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?
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.