Tajik Migrants Ill-Prepared for Work in Russia
Poor grasp of Russian leaves younger migrants unable to fend for themselves.
Mladic Defence Objects to Prosecution's Maps
Lawyer says maps of Srebrenica area seek to turn accusations into proven facts.
Prosecutors Argue Against Cutting Karadzic Indictment
Enough evidence available for tribunal to consider charge of genocide in seven municipalities, they say.
Caucasus Connection to Boston Bombs
Attackers identified as Chechens from Russian North Caucasus, though their motives remain unclear.
IWPR Georgia Prompts Debate on Hepatitis C
The disease is close to epidemic scale, says participant in discussion on how to tackle hepatitis C with limited resources.
Georgian Winemakers Look to Russian Drinkers
Six years on from blanket ban, Moscow is wondering whether wine from its southern neighbour might not be so bad after all.
Azerbaijan's First Family Features in Schoolbooks
Depending on taste, repeated mentions of the Aliyevs are healthy instruction, alarming indoctrination, or a good way of getting your book published.
Tribunal Grants Early Release to Macedonian Policeman
Conviction of Johan Tarculovski was the only one arising out of Macedonia’s brief war in 2001.
Seselj Judgement Date Set for October
In his closing arguments last year, the Serbian politician challenged judges to sentence him to life.
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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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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.