Tajik Fatwa Misfires
Top clerics say it’s just about extremism, others see it as unwarranted political interference.
Taxing Times in Armenia
Government backtracks on the timing of new tax rules after protests by small businesses.
Mladic Witness Describes Foca on Eve of War
Former military nurse tells judges she saw no inhumane treatment.
Kyrgyzstan Follows Russia Backwards on NGO Rights
Moves to curb groups seen as too "political" reflect growing influence of Moscow.
Poroshenko Bloc Set to Dominate Ukraine Polls
Limited range of voter choices in forthcoming parliamentary election.
Despite Prison Reforms, Abuses Still Common in Georgia
Mistreatment continues although some experts say it is no longer systemic.
Eurasian Worries in Kazakstan
Opponents of new regional grouping fear the effects of committing to Russian-dominated economic regulation.
Is Armenian Leader Serious About Dumping Turkey Accord?
President Sargsyan says 2009 accords could be withdrawn from parliament, signalling end to hopes of ratifying them one day.
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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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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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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
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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.