Kyrgyz Elite Ousts Over-Independent Premier
Change of government strengthens position of president and his party by sidelining an up-and-coming politician.
The Views
Bosniak and Croat couple describe raising mixed-heritage children in post-war Sarajevo.
Sex Tourism Blights Georgian Black Sea Resort
Locals say their complaints are ignored.
Karadzic Told No Retrial, Prepare for Defence
Defendant’s bid to halt current proceedings rejected.
Bosnia Victims Hope to Contest "No Genocide" Ruling
Decision to restrict genocide charge to Srebrenica made in error, lawyers for victims say.
Witness Recalls Sanski Most Bridge Killings
Serb soldiers pushed captives off bridge and shot at them, survivor tells Hague tribunal.
Local Heroes vs Central Government in Tajik East
Death of high-profile leader in Badakhshan deepens distrust of formal authorities.
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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.