Shake-Up at Azerbaijan's Defence Ministry
Minister had to go after diplomatic debacle, but his departure provides a chance to sort out chronic problems in the army.
Hague Conference Seeks Greater Focus on Missing Persons
Speakers say resolving fate of the missing is integral to post-conflict justice.
Karadzic Seen as "Weak" Political Figure
Former close associate claims defendant exerted little authority over Bosnian Serb army.
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.
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