Electoral Reform Grinds to Halt in Georgia
Talks falter on extent of proportional representation.
Kazak Leader Still Making the Running
Despite more promises of democracy and pluralism, President Nazarbaev’s landslide victory gives him complete control about how the country is to be run.
Stanisic, Zupljanin Defence to Begin
Defence lawyers for the two accused will make respective opening statements on April 11 and call first witnesses the following day.
Bosnian Serb Speaks of Srebrenica “Torment”
Witness tells tribunal of his regret over crimes committed in July 1995.
Simatovic Asks for Dismissal of Charges
Defence declares that there is no evidence to support the charges against him.
Armenia Sinking into Poverty
Nearly 50 per cent of government expenditure goes on welfare payments, which say officials has prevented poverty from reaching catastrophic levels.
Georgia's Crammed Prisons
Country has world’s sixth-highest number of prisoners per capita.
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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.