Ex-Bosnian Serb Officer: Sarajevo Civilians Not Targeted
But prosecution probes reliability of Mladic defence witness.
International Outrage After Civilian Aircraft Downed Over Ukraine
Interview with IWPR Caucasus editor Oliver Bullough.
After NATO's Gentle Rebuff, Georgia Still Hopeful
Officials want alliance to offer something concrete this autumn, if membership plan isn't on the table.
Armenia's Opposition Espouses Grassroots Issues
Campaign groups now find that politicians are interested in their causes.
Russia Factor Shifts Kyrgyz-Uzbek Power Balance
Kyrgyzstan's growing ties with Moscow give it added clout in region but could prove a liability.
Draconian Laws Threaten Free Trade Unions in Kazakstan
Government trying to co-opt unions into unified structure and punish any stragglers.
Georgian Miners Say Strike Deal Achieved Nothing
Continuing discord comes after government tried to act as impartial mediator.
Limited Voting Rights for Azerbaijan's Displaced
Officially, refugees still count as living in areas they fled 20 years ago.
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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.