Azerbaijani Hijab Ban Controversy
While some say wearing Islamic headscarf is basic civil right, officials hint at nefarious stirring by Iran to make hijab into major issue.
Azeri Youth Unhappy at Nightlife Clampdown
Closure of clubs and bars in west Azerbaijani city leaves young people with little to do.
Georgian Food Prices Spark Malnutrition Fears
Poorest on diet so meagre that experts warn of under-nourishment.
Seselj Asks for Court Aid
Serbian politician says he needs assistance to pay for legal advisers in new contempt trial.
Sarajevo's War Without End
Former BBC correspondent recounts life in city targeted by shelling and sniper fire.
Acquittals in Mladic Shelter Trial
Group had been charged with helping former Bosnian Serb general evade capture.
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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.