Mine Strike is First Test for Georgia's New Government
Workers angry about pay and conditions, but new owners say they’ve done their best after starting six months ago.
Armenian Opposition Leader Says He's Being Framed
Officials deny legal action against politician Vartan Oskanian is timed to foil election hopes.
Kyrgyz Nationalist Leader Routed
Once-powerful politician miscalculates by attempting to take over parliament.
Prosecution Statement Launches Hadzic Trial
Goran Hadzic was “Milosevic’s man on the ground in Croatia”, prosecution says.
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Georgia
Antenatal and maternity care needs improving, especially when it comes to spotting high-risk cases.
Karadzic Says He Deserves Praise, Not Prosecution
Facing charges including genocide, wartime leader denies any wrongdoing.
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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.