Hard Labour for Uzbekistan's Religious Dissidents
Rights groups say “corrective labour” is becoming routine for short sentences as well as long ones.
HIV Infection Rates Rise in Armenia
Spread of virus linked to migrant population moving back and forth to Russia and Ukraine.
Georgian Leaders Seek Pain-Free Spending Cuts
Revenue shortfall requires swift solutions, but officials say welfare won’t be slashed.
Seselj Demands Dismissal of Trial
Accused says it is wrong for a new judge to be appointed late in the day.
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.
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