Kyrgyzstan Divided Over Foreign Police Presence
Opponents of OSCE police deployment include politicians and others with their own agendas.
Wartime Looting in Bosnia Described
Former police officer alleges that Bosnian Serb leaders turned blind eye to pillaging.
Grim Night Life of Azeri Villagers
For Azeris living near Karabakh frontline, the working day begins at dusk.
Witness Recalls Fall of Zepa
Former member of town’s leadership describes fraught negotiations following Bosnian Serb victory.
Dutch UN Troops Face Srebrenica Probe
Prosecutors to investigate unit’s conduct at Srebrenica when “safe area” fell to Bosnian Serb forces.
Wheat Prices Spiral in Armenia
Anti-monopoly commission looks into grain sellers as bread becomes luxury item.
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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”
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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.