Central Asia: Jun/July '11
IWPR reports on new wave of Islamic militancy become sought-after information source for regional experts.
Analysis Demystifies Tajik Insurgency
IWPR reports on new wave of Islamic militancy become sought-after information source for regional experts.
Kyrgyzstan's Crucial Presidential Ballot
Democratic principles undermined as fragmented electorate prefers regional allegiances to ideology.
High Hopes Fade as Karabakh Talks Fail
Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders can't agree how they would begin ending long-running dispute.
Mladic Ordered Out of Courtroom
Ex-Bosnian Serb military commander complains about absence of defence lawyers he requested.
Questions Raised Over Latest Seselj Contempt Case
Observers say all those allegedly involved in disclosure of protected witnesses should be brought to book.
Dutch Deny Potocari Grave Charges
They say they’ve never sought to keep the location of the site from the public.
Mladic Lawyer Choice Assessed
Registry wants more time to check eligibility of defendant’s requested representatives.
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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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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.