Church Dispute Sparks Ethnic Tensions in Macedonian Village
Dispute over plans for new church upsets Oktisi’s long history of Muslim-Christian coexistence.
Bosnian Countryside Scarred with Landmines
Large areas of land still need to be cleared of mines and other munitions before rural population can move around freely.
Armenian Soldier Killed in Fresh Border Incident
Incident part of recurring cycle as civilians try to earn a living close to Azerbaijani and Armenian army lines.
Coercive Labour for Uzbek Cotton
Young children no longer seen, but older pupils still press-ganged for arduous autumn harvest.
Kazak Campaigners Take on Russian Rockets
New group wants end to “toxic” Baikonur launches, but its agenda may be more political than environmental.
Georgians Elect President, Await Prime Minister
Georgian Dream bloc now controls both presidency and parliament, but its leader wants someone else to take over his job as prime minister.
Mladic Comments Recalled
Witness was instructed to take notes on what defendant said in courtroom earlier this year.
Georgia's Election and its Impact on the Region
Armenian and Georgian analysts link up to discuss implications.
Overcrowded Prisons in Armenia
Mass amnesty offers no lasting solution to endemic problems in the penal system.
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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.