Court Hears of Bosnian Serb Police Powers
An ex-Bosnian Serb security official said police were not trained to arrest soldiers.
Karabakh Claims Coup With Drone Plane Hit
Azerbaijan denies it sent unmanned aircraft, but incident focuses attention on defence buildup in frozen conflict.
Jailed Witness Requests Early Release
Former KLA member given custodial sentence after pleading guilty to contempt charges.
Monopoly Money in Georgia
Government responsive to European demands on competition, but still appears not to understand need for change.
New Political Landscape in Kyrgyzstan
As candidates fight for presidential office, they need to realise power has slipped away from central government.
Tajik Radio Project Nurtures Aspiring Journalists
Bilingual programming brings key issues to wider audience.
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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.