Kazakstan: More Pressure on Government Critics
After demolishing political opposition, authorities turn on other critical voices.
Central Asian Recruits for Syrian Conflict
Only a handful have gone, but intelligence agencies are watching closely.
Serb Officer Refused Srebrenica Death Squad Order
Witness says he was told to find troops to carry out killings, but would not do so.
Shocking Police Abuse Videos in Georgia
Minister in charge of police at the time says he had no part in “inhuman” acts of torture.
Hague Prosecutor to Appeal Controversial Acquittals
Serge Brammertz still won’t comment on Judge Harhoff letter controversy, but says court decision to acquit Serbian secret service officers was “unjust”.
Azerbaijan Stirred, Not Shaken by Turkish Protests
Different political environment deters Azerbaijanis from coming out onto the streets.
Tajik Opposition Plans Joint Candidate
Politician Rahmatillo Zoirov hopes he will chosen to stand against long-serving president.
Karadzic Had "No Control" Over Army
Former adviser insists Bosnian Serb president was never allowed to get involved in military operations.
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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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Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
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Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.