Bad Books in Azerbaijan
IWPR’s country director had book confiscated just because it was published in Armenia.
Georgia to Relax Drug Laws
Tough rules have landed thousands in jail for possessing small amounts in recent years.
Mladic's Scything Gesture Meant "Execution" – Witness
“I was only following orders, but I took part in a horrible crime,” convicted army officer tells tribunal.
Karadzic Witness Pressed on Own Role at Srebrenica
Questioning focuses on what senior police officer saw, knew and did as mass killings began.
Gas Equals Power in Russian-Armenian Relations
Russian-controlled monopoly is bumping up fuel prices for cash-strapped Armenians.
Protests Put Pressure on Kyrgyz Authorities
Government's opponents are using local grievances to pursue their own interests, analysts say.
Hailstorm Hits Armenian Farmers Hard
Protesters say they face financial ruin after hail defence system fails to save crops.
Tajik Government Takes Out Critics
Authorities seem to fear Moscow is considering a replacement for the current president.
Saakashvili Ally Arrested in Georgia
Vano Merabishvili served as interior minister, then premier in last government.
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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.