Anti-Gay Riot in Georgian Capital
Embarrassment for government after police struggle to protect anti-homophobia march.
Georgia Tackles Child Mortality
Infant deaths falling steady, but still higher than in many regional neighbours.
Emerging Force in Tajik Politics Arrested
Former minister Zayd Saidov faces a range of charges a month after he launched a political party.
Armenia: Anyone Want a Factory?
Yerevan rubber factory may be moribund but its staff are still hoping it will bounce back.
Serbian Police Commander Apologises for Kosovo Killings
In appeals hearing, Vlastimir Djordjevic accepts blame, but asks judges not to hold him responsible for all crimes.
Civilians Not Deliberately Targeted – Karadzic Witness
Prosecutors challenge credentials of ballistics expert who argues Bosnian Serbs were not responsible for Sarajevo shell attacks featured in indictment.
Srebrenica Civilians Told "Not to be Afraid"
Witness describes reassurances from Bosnian Serb commanders.
Protests Hit Another Azerbaijani Town
Once again, a minor incident quickly blows up into an expression of wider discontent.
Kazakstan Shrugs Off Human Rights Concerns
Economics count for more than rights, and western governments have little leverage anyway.
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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.