Double Win for Kyrgyz Government in Key Mayoral Polls
Election victories in Bishkek and Osh reflect strength of governing group.
Convicted Officer Denies Srebrenica Role
Witness tells Karadzic judges he was far away when mass killings took place.
Russian Energy Giant Captures Armenian Market
Critics say deal gives Kremlin political as well as economic leverage.
Armenian Courts Accused of Systemic Corruption
Highest appeals court disputes ombudsman’s findings, and insists bribery is punished, not encouraged.
Concern at Psychiatric Order for Armenian Politician
Court orders Shant Harutyunyan to be detained for compulsory testing after he called for revolution.
Former UN Arms Official Recalls Karadzic Meetings
Testimony focuses on discussions held in New York and Bosnia.
Mladic Lawyers Fight Karadzic Subpoena
Defence argues that wartime Bosnian Serb army commander should not have to give evidence in his superior’s trial.
Georgia: Saakashvili's Party Down, Not Out
United National Movement has survived two election defeats to become serious opposition force.
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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.