Poor Protection for Balkan Trial Witnesses
Local war crimes courts fail to provide adequate support to either traumatised victims or insider witnesses.
Georgia's New Leaders Seek Fresh Start With Russia
So far, Moscow has given only a guarded response.
Kyrgyz Parties Face Test in Capital's Election
Bishkek council election less straightforward than it seems for three dominant parties.
Armenia Moves to Control NGOs
Civil society leaders believe the state intends to restrict their activities.
Croatian Joy, Serbian Anger at Gotovina Acquittal
Warnings that verdict could harm relations between two states, though some say little reconciliation has taken place 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.