Georgia-Russia: Hostile Forever?
As new administration seeks thaw with Moscow, president’s people want pro-West, anti-Russia clauses written into constitution.
Two Opposition Leaders Arrested in Azerbaijan
Allies say they are being framed for spontaneous protest by exasperated residents of provincial town.
Armenia Reforms Disability Rules
Radical change will encourage disabled people to work if they can, but some experts fear new system could prove as unfair as its predecessor.
Giant of Azerbaijani Cinema Under Fire
Campaign appears designed to discredit major figure who has emerged as regime critic, but could backfire given his international stature.
Bosnian Serb Officer on Mladic-Karadzic Rivalry
Army chief Mladic checked subordinate’s office for pictures of himself and Karadzic.
Mladic Can Afford Some Defence Costs, Court Rules
Court registry sets amount after looking into defendant's financial situation.
UN Peacekeeper Commander on Mladic's "Absolute Authority"
Bosnian Serb military chief said he "couldn't care less” when told of reports coming out of Srebrenica.
Prosecutors Seek Life for Serb Security Chiefs
Two defendants ran Serb paramilitary units responsible for major abuses in Croatia and Bosnia, prosecution says.
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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.