Azerbaijan-Armenia: No Meeting of Minds
Presidents take a step forward by meeting face to face, but fundamental positions on Karabakh look as immovable as ever.
Hague Tribunal President Met by Protest at Sarajevo Meeting
Victims’ groups unhappy with recent rulings.
EU Needs to Engage More With Uzbek Rights Groups - Activist
Shuhrat Ghaniev says EU could be useful “moderator” between authorities and NGOs.
Srebrenica Captives Never Arrived – Witness
Former officer says detention facilities were readied for 1,000-1,200 Bosniaks, but the plan suddenly changed.
Abandoned Wives Struggle to Survive in Tajikistan
Experts say government action is needed to help families left behind by labour migrants.
A Month in Prison in Kyrgyzstan
Photographer Eric Gourlan offers unique glimpse into life behind bars.
Kazak Authorities Seek Return of Syria Fighters
Footage appearing to show Kazaks with hard-line Islamist rebels causes shockwaves back home.
Kyrgyzstan: Anti-NGO Bill Unlikely to Pass
Russian-style restrictions opposed by politicians as well as civil society groups.
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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.