Civil Actions Offer Some Closure for Bosnia Victims
Huge damages demanded of perpetrators unlikely to be recovered, but the judgements do provide a degree of justice for the victims.
Conduct of Doboj's Police Under Scrutiny
Court told that town’s Serb police investigated crimes against Bosniaks and Croats without discrimination.
Azeri Opposition Defiant in Face of Crackdown
Authorities react very nervously to signs that opposition disquiet could turn into mass protests that toppled governments of Egypt and Tunisia.
Armenia: Reformed Libel Law Sparks Controversy
Journalists say the decriminalisation of defamation has left them facing a flood of actions.
Georgia Tourism Push Marred by Land Disputes
Residents of economic blackspots say they’re losing out amid efforts to attract visitors to the regions.
Court Hears of Plans for Srebrenica Prisoners
Tolomir trial told defendant cancelled provision of detention facilities for captured Bosniaks.
Gotovina Conviction Riles Croats, Mollifies Serbs
Former Croatia general seen as a victim at home and villain in neighbouring Serbia.
Russia's Central Asia Policy Failing
Expert from the Commonwealth of Independent States Institute calls for greater focus on key region.
Gotovina Convicted of War Crimes
Former Croatian army general found guilty of eight out of nine charges against him.
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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.