Georgia: Who's Been Bugging Who?
Political opponents trade accusations about an apparently long-running surveillance project.
Islamic Dress as Bar to Female Education in Tajikistan
Government seems to equate headscarves with security threats posed by militant groups.
Crimean Tatar Leader's Home Searched
Mustafa Jemilev unbowed by decades of Soviet, now Russian, repression.
Who's Funding East Ukraine Militancy?
Experts and intelligence service track complex arrangements that keep funds flowing to pro-Russian movement.
Kazakstan "Hitler" Magazine Editor Says He's Victim of Moscow Pressure
Outcry led by Russian media turned debate into a political issue.
Who is Sabotaging Ukraine's Presidential Election?
European governments fiddle as peace talks falter over Moscow's demands for inclusion of east Ukraine militants.
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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.