Tajikistan: Islamic Students Told to Come Home
Government fears radicalisation of thousands of seminary students abroad.
Turkmenistan's Clannish Leader
President Berdymuhammedov’s court consists of a handful of political survivors but mostly protégés drawn from his tribe.
Kazak Capital in Shutdown Mode for OSCE Meeting
Instead of promoting human rights issues, regime accused of tidying them away.
Bosnian Victims Allegedly Manipulated
Report by Balkan think-tank says victims' groups are exploited by local politicians across the country.
Azeri Film Festival Cancelled in Armenia
Legacy of conflict shows in massive opposition to screening films from Azerbaijan.
Will New Georgian Port Weather Economic Storm?
Facility at Supsa will handle biggest ships, but some question future demand for Black Sea shipping.
Ex-Bosniak Politician Speaks of 1992 Prijedor Takeover
Prosecution witness recalls attempts to negotiate with Serbs after they seized power.
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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.