Building Bridges in Uzbekistan
Independent human rights groups need to seek allies within the system, analyst says.
Bosnia's Ex-Soldiers Unite Over Shared Woes
Former foes find common ground in protest over army pensions and unemployment.
Armenia: Little Hope of More Democracy
Sense of being surrounded by threats impedes creation of fairer society.
Stalin's Last Victims Trickle Home to Georgia
Government prepares to admit Meskhetian Turks, though locals may not welcome their return.
Georgia Tries to Reverse Farm Decline
Focus on cereals prompted by rising price of food imports.
Moscow's Reminders of the Past
Soviet-era relics are endearing to the visitor, but some think that they're symptomatic of a country that has been slow in changing.
Tolimir Was “Close And Confident” Mladic Ally
Ex-UN military chief said it was discernible from their relationship that “they functioned together, not in a hierarchy”.
Karadzic Trial Halted Until May
Defendant granted extra time to review prosecution material.
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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.