Fighting Torture on the Ground in Uzbekistan
Human rights groups act on behalf of frightened victims.
Azerbaijanis on Both Sides of Syrian Conflict
Religious affiliation – Shia or Sunni – determines which side volunteers take.
Mladic Denounces "Satanic" Court
Former Bosnian Serb army chief declines to give evidence when required to appear at trial of his one-time political superior.
Bosnia Census Problems Raised at IWPR Event
Experts say the process was manipulated to suit political ends and stir ethnic tensions.
Kyrgyzstan's Top Muslim Cleric Unseated by Sex Scandal
Latest in a series of leadership changes arises out of difficult evolution of state-clergy relations.
Uzbekistan's Thin Line of Human Rights Defenders
Activists put their own safety at risk by helping others.
Red Faces as Georgian Officials' Lavish Spending Revealed
Swanky cars and iPhones for government staff seen as excessive at a time when money is tight.
On Appeal, Kosovo Convictions Largely Upheld
Technical alterations lead to cuts in some sentences for four defendants.
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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.