Simatovic Prosecution Defends Charges
Accused had called for case against him to be dropped due to a lack of evidence.
Azerbaijan's Disabled in Poverty Trap
Benefits too low to live on, but employers reluctant to observe disabled quota rules.
Inflation Sparks Virtual Protests in Armenia
High prices are prompting younger people to vent their anger, though more on the internet than on the streets.
Tajik Prison Staff Convicted Over Jailbreak
Top security officials as well as rank-and-file guards should be made accountable for systemic failures, experts say.
Caucasus: Feb/Mar '11
New group, supported by IWPR, launches campaign to improve assistance to people displaced by floods and landslides.
Georgia Taskforce Lobbies for Disaster Victims
New group, supported by IWPR, launches campaign to improve assistance to people displaced by floods and landslides.
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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.