Uzbek Prison Abuses Cause Psychological Damage
Torture in detention remains commonplace, activists say.
Scepticism Over Independent Press Pledge in Turkmenistan
Turkmen leader calls for private newspaper, but few local journalists take him at his word.
Rebuilding Southern Kyrgyzstan
As authorities pledge reconstruction, some residents of the south are voting with their feet.
Kosovo Ruling Pandora's Box for Caucasus
States and self-declared republics divided by international court ruling that Kosovo’s declaration of independence was legal.
Ganic Extradition Request Refused
British court says Serbian demand to try the former Bosnian president driven by political motives.
Kyrgyzstan Violence Was Ploy to Destabilise Region
Expert sees external hands at work in recent clashes, although local conditions made it easier to orchestrate.
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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.