Shocking Police Abuse Videos in Georgia
Minister in charge of police at the time says he had no part in “inhuman” acts of torture.
Hague Prosecutor to Appeal Controversial Acquittals
Serge Brammertz still won’t comment on Judge Harhoff letter controversy, but says court decision to acquit Serbian secret service officers was “unjust”.
Azerbaijan Stirred, Not Shaken by Turkish Protests
Different political environment deters Azerbaijanis from coming out onto the streets.
Tajik Opposition Plans Joint Candidate
Politician Rahmatillo Zoirov hopes he will chosen to stand against long-serving president.
Karadzic Had "No Control" Over Army
Former adviser insists Bosnian Serb president was never allowed to get involved in military operations.
Seselj Denies Close Cooperation with Karadzic
Politician rejects charges that he and the defendant were part of joint criminal enterprise.
Armenia: Anger at Land Deal With Iran
Justice minister says local authorities don’t have right to lease farmland to neighbouring state.
Kyrgyzstan Unwise to Squeeze Minority Languages
Drive to promote Kyrgyz language could leave minorities out in the cold.
Bosnia Divisions Create Bureaucratic Headaches
Despite efforts at coexistence, administrative boundaries cause frustration and block access to public services.
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The Horror of Bucha
Locals recount random, unaccountable violence against civilians in clear evidence of war crimes.
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Campaigners warn that lockdown left many girls and young women vulnerable to the practice.
Turkey: Women Demand Equal Treatment in Mosques
Activists fight traditions that exclude female worshippers from communal prayers.
Ukraine's New York: the Struggle for Change on the Frontline
The war confounds young people’s efforts to revitalise Ukraine’s embattled east and counter Russian propaganda.
Belarus: Life as a Political Prisoner
Freezing cold cells and long stretches in solitary confinement for those who defy the Lukashenko regime.
Turkmenistan’s Transition of Power
President Berdymukhamedov has for decades carefully been preparing for his son to take over.