Tackling Child Sexual Abuse in Kyrgyzstan
Police say they investigate cases and visit homes where children might be at risk.
Manjaca Camp "Safest Place" for Prisoners – Bosnian Serb Officer
Defence witness tells judges that maximum was done to follow Geneva Conventions.
"Loyal" Muslims Allowed to Remain in Sanski Most
Doctor claims that those who voted against the division of Yugoslavia were protected.
Uproar Over Hepatitis Outbreak in Armenia
Government blamed after patients contracted the disease while undergoing routine operations.
Outrage at Attack on Armenian Oppositionist
Opposition parties demand swift action to find perpetrators of abduction and assault, and suspect government members of complicity.
Armenian Opposition Runs Up Against Karabakh Cops
Police prevent opposition group from moving out of Armenia.
Prison Trains and Black Marias in Azerbaijan
Defendants spend a lot of time shuttling between court hearings and detention centres.
Azerbaijan: Grim Year for Press Freedom
Country ranks among world’s worst for freedom of information.
Georgia: Struggle to Help Ex-Convicts Build New Lives
Limited post-release support makes it hard for offenders to get back on the straight and narrow.
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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.