Tajik Media Bill: Not Quite There Yet
Media experts call for broader consultations to ensure legislation achieves goal of greater press freedom.
Haradinaj Denied Provisional Release
Judges rule that freeing former Kosovo prime minister would create atmosphere “unfavourable” to witnesses.
Bosnian Government Called to Hague
Representatives called on to clarify why documents requested by Karadzic have not been provided .
Witness Describes Meeting Stanisic, Simatovic in Krajina
Former Yugoslav army officer tells court he saw both men in Knin in late 1991.
Armenian Farmers Face Ruin in Credit Crunch
Interest rates on repayments have gone through the roof.
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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.