Russia's War With Georgia: 2008 Timeline
August 2008 conflict resulted in formal Russian recognition of South Ossetian and Abkhazian independence.
Top Azeri Rights Defender Held on Treason Charge
International watchdogs say Leyla Yunus and her husband Arif are in trouble for upholding human rights, not helping Armenian intelligence.
Putin Believes West Will Blink First on Ukraine
Russia expert speaks of “a fundamental change in the world order where it is possible to violate international law with impunity”.
Tajik Army Urged to Tackle Bullying
Military authorities must condemn violent culture, deal with abuses, and offer compensation, rights groups say.
Armenia's Child Nutrition Challenge
Health ministry plans new strategy to tackle high rates of malnourishment among under-fives.
Tajikistan's Islamic Opposition Under Pressure
Party leaders say succession of incidents shows they are being targeted by government.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
In Kazakstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the country's largest mining company, enjoyed state support for decades. But the death of 46 miners in October brought this backing to an end. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, Tajik nationals serving sentences on espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases.
Elsewhere, CABAR gets a unique insight into two of the eight Catholic nunneries still operating in northern Kazakstan.
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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.