Tajikistan's Jihad Tourists
Commentators blame poverty and lack of education.
"Srebrenica Five" Convictions Upheld
Genocide convictions among those confirmed at appeals hearing.
First Prosecution for Internet Hate Speech in Kazakstan
“Ethnic insult” charge comes at a time when the Russian minority question has come to the fore.
A Flag of Many Colours
LGBT activist's suicide a year ago can be seen as an act of courage in a world of hypocrisy.
After Eurasian Deal, Free Expression Fears in Armenia
Membership of Russian-led bloc could mean restrictions on free speech.
Georgian Government Prefers New Gold to Old
Disputes over archaeological site continue as “limited” mining works start.
Tajik Labour Migration Boosts Divorce Rates
Wives left behind to manage households as husbands make new lives abroad and stop sending money home.
Life on the Margins of Tajikistan's Capital
Even the chance of low-paid casual labour is enough to draw people in from the countryside.
Armenia: Murder Case Strains Relations with Moscow
Mass protests held over Yerevan’s failure to try Russian suspect in an Armenian court.
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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.