New Political Landscape in Georgia
Opposition bloc’s transition to power has been unexpectedly smooth so far, but the real question is what it plans to do.
Karadzic Seeks Subpoena to Secure Witness
Accused argues that wartime general could show they never discussed killings at Srebrenica.
Kyrgyz Journalists Say Politicians Trying to Muzzle Them
Unlike in other Central Asia republics, multiple factions rather than one strong state are undermining media freedom, say journalists.
IWPR Caucasus Builds Women's Rights Reporting Network
Georgian, Abkhaz and Ossetian activists and reporters to work on joint stories.
Armenia: Minority Group Opposes New Marriage Rules
Government wants to standardise minimum marriage age at 18.
Georgian President Accepts Party's Election Defeat
Mikheil Saakashvili stays on until next year, but the coalition led by his opponent Bidzina Ivanishvili will shape the political future.
Victims' Request to Contest Genocide Ruling Refused
Lawyers for Bosnian war victims argued that judges were wrong to remove genocide charge relating to towns other than Srebrenica.
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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.