Kazak Information Bill in Limbo
Legislation is seen as much-needed step forward, but it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
Pressure for Domestic Abuse Law in Abkhazia
Activists date emergence of widespread problems to the conflict of the early 1990s.
Mladic's Forces Deliberately Targeted Sarajevo Residents – Witness
Former UN peacekeeping officer says Bosnian Serb gunfire was “wanton and indiscriminate”.
Former Serb Officer Says Sarajevo Combat Actions "Defensive"
Witness says his side only fired back in response to shooting, and denies claims of abuses against local civilians.
Life Sentence Upheld for Milan Lukic
Prosecutors said police reservist grew into "efficient" killer who "enjoyed himself".
Armenia's Oscar Entry Enrages Azerbaijan
Film set out to portray humanity triumphant, but with Karabakh as backdrop, controversy was bound to follow.
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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.