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.
IWPR Roundtable Tackles Homophobia in Bosnia
Young people need more awareness of LGBT issues, participants say.
Kazakstan's Pension Bill Postponed
Government backs down on controversial bill after pressure from women’s groups.
Abkhazia's Railway Offers Vital Trade Link
Despite clear benefits, reopening the route would be fraught with problems.
Mladic Trial Witness Describes Petkovci Dam Killings
He and one other man survived by playing dead.
Moscow Ponders Central Asian Security, Stability
NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan adds urgency to Russian policymaking, regional expert says.
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