Religious Teaching in Armenia Criticised
Schools promote main Christian church to the detriment of other religions, critics say.
Azeri Opposition Stakes All on Cultural Icon
Filmmaker Rustam Ibrahimbeyov plans to return later in July so he can run for the presidency.
More Selection Than Election in Kazak Devolution
Local government heads to be chosen by councils dominated by ruling party.
Former Soldier Recalls Branjevo Farm Killings
“There's no way you could count every single man murdered by every single one of us”, says Srebrenica death squad member.
Ex-Police Officer "Unaware" of Srebrenica Reports
Defence witness declines to answer why his department did not investigate journalist’s massacre claims.
Azerbaijani Feminists Take on Official Sexism
Official who said women belong in the kitchen receives an inflatable sex doll as a present.
Armenia Weighs Foreign Economic Partnerships
Some experts warn of dangers of getting too close to Moscow, others of abandoning its protection.
Azerbaijan: Opposition Leader's Aide on Assault Charges
Allegations against Yadigar Sadiqov fit pattern of smearing government opponents, say his supporters.
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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.