Seselj Denies Close Cooperation with Karadzic
Politician rejects charges that he and the defendant were part of joint criminal enterprise.
Armenia: Anger at Land Deal With Iran
Justice minister says local authorities don’t have right to lease farmland to neighbouring state.
Kyrgyzstan Unwise to Squeeze Minority Languages
Drive to promote Kyrgyz language could leave minorities out in the cold.
Bosnia Divisions Create Bureaucratic Headaches
Despite efforts at coexistence, administrative boundaries cause frustration and block access to public services.
"Veil of Secrecy" Drawn Over Srebrenica
Former Bosnian Serb officer claims he never discussed mass killings with General Mladic.
Tajikistan: Slow Progress on Child Labour
Action plan for implementing international convention still under discussion.
Hague Tribunal Won't Comment on Leaked Letter
Spokesperson says only that Judge Frederik Harhoff remains on Seselj case and will not comment on leak for the moment.
Social Networking Spells Trouble for Armenian Journalists
Debate around whether reporters should be free to post whatever they like on Facebook.
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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.