Kazakstan: Domestic Abuse Victims Face Alimony Battles
Legislation from 2010 has improved police action on domestic violence, but victims find it hard to claim a fair legal settlement afterwards.
Uzbek Journalist's Case Makes Waves
As international rights groups raise the alarm, people in Uzbekistan share their concerns on social networking sites.
Statues Defaced as Stalin Makes Georgian Comeback
Deep divisions on latest campaign to bring back monuments to dictator.
"Macedonian"
Story of a Bosnian army officer who prevented the killing of 44 Serb civilians in the summer of 1992.
Azerbaijan's Women Endure Workplace Harassment
Stigma attached to complaining and inadequate legal provision means victims suffer in silence.
Karadzic Wants Del Ponte Probe
Defendant calls for investigation into former Hague prosecutor.
Fears Mount Over "Disappeared" Uzbek Journalist
As uniformed police shrug their shoulders, human rights defender says Sergei Naumov may have been seized by secret service.
Tajikistan: Many Candidates, No Pluralism
But why is the government so keen to crush opposition election chances?
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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.