Unprecedented Torture Trial in Kazakstan
Prison warders prosecuted in watershed case.
Concerns Over Anti-Muslim Discrimination in Georgia
Ethnic Azerbaijanis told they are “only guests” in Christian-majority state.
Cold Comfort for Displaced Armenian Villagers
Villagers who fled homes nearly two decades ago still waiting for decent housing.
Court Hears Details of Greater Croatia Plan
Prosecution in case of six ex-Bosnian Croat leaders explains how alleged plan came about and was implemented.
Seselj Urges Action Over Ex-Detention Unit Officer
Serb nationalist politician claims the former officer revealed Milosevic’s personal details prejudicing work of tribunal.
Karadzic Trial Faces Six Week Suspension
Judges rule that defendant needs time to review large amount of new material.
Kyrgyz Petrol Price Cuts Fail to Curb Inflation
Reduced prices at pumps offset by wider economic problems.
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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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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.