Tajik Reporter Wins Recognition for HIV Report
IWPR journalist’s feature on lives of people living with the virus takes second place in major media award.
Armenia Worries Over Groundwater Depletion
Concerns that fish farms could deprive agricultural land of irrigation.
Russian Fury at Tbilisi's Visa-free Regime for Region
Moscow sees unilateral move as a provocation – and some Georgians tend to agree.
Georgia: Natural Disaster Victims Claim Neglect
They say the authorities’ promises of new homes have failed to materialise.
Kazak Leader Lays Ground for Re-Election
Announcing he will stand for yet another term, President Nazarbaev acts to head off trouble on any front.
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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.