Changes to Kazakstan Criminal Law Seen as Threat to Human Rights
Renewed campaign on potentially far-reaching legal changes that are now before parliament.
Hadzic Witness Avoids Confirming Past Testimony
Former interior minister says there's a “possibility” his previous testimony was untrue.
Mladic Acquittal Decision Due Next Week
Defence had asked for charges to be dropped under a procedure that is part of tribunal rules.
Russian TV Channels Caught Out on Ukraine Story
The same individual appears as both a "pro-federalisation activist" and a "Ukrainian mercenary".
Kazak President Recycles Prime Minister
Ex-premier Karim Masimov seen as loyal to the president, and as someone who can help refocus on China amid Russia worries.
Did Economic Woes or Moscow's Hand Force Out Armenian Premier?
Tigran Sargsyan presided over unpopular reforms, and also worked on failed efforts to move closer to Europe.
Putin "Admires 19th Century Russian Monarchists"
Russian dissident Alexander Skobov on the Russian president's world view, the new clash of ideologies and his shock at the demise of a "kindred" leader in Ukraine.
Tajik Authorities Target Opponents' Lawyers
After opposition members, those who dare to defend them find themselves facing trial.
Abkhazia Mulls Property Ownership Reform
Critics of an already cautious scheme warn that allowing outsiders to buy homes carries unseen risks.
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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?
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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.