Kazakstan Shrugs Off Human Rights Concerns
Economics count for more than rights, and western governments have little leverage anyway.
Local Polls Deal Further Blow to Armenian Opposition
President's party to control capital, as opposition groups claim electoral fraud.
Yugoslav Army Units "Commended" Serb Paramilitaries
Expert witness says military “tolerated” excesses by irregular forces.
Karadzic Gets Subpoena for Bosnian Serb General
Convicted of genocide in December, General Zdravko Tolimir declined to appear voluntarily as defence witness for wartime president.
Sarajevo Shelling "Disproportionate" but not "Intentional"
Bosnian Serb corps commander speaks of “collateral damage” of war.
Armenian Government: Just Coasting
President's allies think more of the same will do fine.
Tajikistan to Ban Cousin Marriage
Formal prohibition unlikely to stamp out widespread tradition.
Georgian Women Seek Fair Maternity Terms
Proposed changes ban arbitrary dismissal during maternity, but activists also want better pay and conditions.
Dutchbat Soldier Recalls Summary Killing
Witness describes how Serb troops took man aside and shot him, and later how his own UN unit handed over its weapons.
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