Kazak Election Monitoring Innovation
IWPR event leads to development of internet map of abuses of electoral procedure reported by members of the public.
Georgian Healthcare Fails Low-Income Groups
State-funded insurance scheme captures only minority of population.
Plight of Single Mothers in Azerbaijan
Alimony and welfare provision fails to provide adequate support.
Seselj Trial Cleared for Defence Phase
Majority of judges rule that defendant has a case to answer on all counts after prosecution rests.
Serb Intelligence Office Quizzed on Srebrenica
Witness testifies in Tolimir trial about his discussions with the accused on military actions in relation to the enclaves.
Simatovic Acquittal Plea Rejected
Judge says defendant has a case to answer on all counts of the indictment against him.
Few Tears Shed for "Tajik Bin Laden"
Killing of veteran militant seen as al-Qaeda emissary has eased but not removed security threat in Central Asian state, analysts say.
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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”
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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.