Opposition Figure Jailed in Azerbaijan
Yadigar Sadiqov convicted of assault in a case his supporters say was manufactured.
Kyrgyz-Tajik Row After Border Clash
Two governments take a stand after frontier guards clash over a controversial road project.
Winter Respite for Georgia's Homeless
Campaigners say temporary shelters all well and good, but more concerted welfare programme is needed.
Suicide Highlights Plight of Disabled Azeri War Vets
Government accused of spending too little oil money to improve their lives.
Kyrgyzstan Slows Pace of Customs Bloc Entry
Officials concerned that terms for joining Customs Union could do more bad than good.
Hard Road to Travel for Armenian Frontier Villagers
With their main highway shut because of the risk of gunfire, residents of northeastern district are almost cut off from the outside world.
Kazakstan Newspapers: Publish or Be Damned
Worn down by penalties for minor infringements, the independent press is being quietly stifled.
Armenia to Reform Detention Rules
Government plans to reduce use of custody orders for suspects awaiting trial.
Tajik Opposition Figure Gets 26 Years
Convicted of corruption and sexual offences, Zayd Saidov was arrested shortly after setting up an opposition party.
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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.