Making Sense of Kazak Shootings
IWPR reporting on violence in Kazakstan adds facts and nuances to local coverage.
Kyrgyz Folk Hero Replaces Freedom Monument
Authorities in continual search for new symbol of national identity.
Armenia: Scepticism Over Police Graft Charges
Officials say arrests show they are serious about tackling corruption, although opposition figures are not so sure.
Perisic First Belgrade Official Convicted for Bosnia Crimes
But observers say judgement falls short of establishing what exactly Serbia’s role was during the Bosnian conflict.
Perisic Verdict Disappoints Bosnians
Judges’ ruling unlikely to enable Bosnia to relaunch genocide lawsuit against Serbia.
Anti-Iranian Feeling Runs High in Azeri Capital
Environmental protests in Iran spark concerns about ethnic Azerbaijanis living around shrinking lake.
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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.