Ukraine's Economic Future Hard to Read
Kiev-based advertising executive discusses the investment climate amid continuing uncertainty about Moscow’s intentions.
Armenia Mulls Web Libel Law
Legislators want to remove user anonymity, though experts point out that might not be technically possible.
Azerbaijani Print House Under Threat
Fine for tax evasion just a pretext for closing down firm that publishes independent press, owner says.
Mladic Lawyer Argues for Charges to be Dropped
Defence lawyer asks judges to consider dropping individual charges, rather than only acquitting defendant due to lack of evidence to support entire counts.
Bleak Outlook for Sexual Minorities in Kyrgyzstan
Activists report rising trend of homophobic abuse amid widespread intolerance.
Karadzic Prosecution Cannot Reopen Case to Bring More Evidence
Filing related to a previously unknown grave site found in Prijedor last year.
Crimean Tatars Left With No Space for Illusions
Russian authorities already talking about moving some Crimean Tatars off lands they occupy.
US Sanctions Will Hurt "Vulnerable" Russia
"The message is that if you’re friends with Putin, you will pay the price for his decisions."
Two Opposition Figures Jailed in Azerbaijan
Ilgar Mammadov and Tofiq Yaqublu convicted of inciting a riot although they weren't in town when it happened.
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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.