Kyrgyz Parties Gear Up for Election
High stakes for political groups seeking power in stronger parliament
Winds of Change on Kazak-Kyrgyz Border
Kazakstan may be less jumpy about security in its smaller neighbour, but new customs arrangements could mean lax procedures are a thing of the past.
Kazakstan Accused of Curbing OSCE's Human Rights Role
Activists say Kazak leaders have sidelined human rights from international group’s agenda.
Common Market to Transform Kazakstan
Agreeing customs arrangements with Russia and Belarus just the first step towards greater economic viability.
Azerbaijani Opposition Finally Joins Forces
Leaders hope that together they stand a better chance of competing against dominant Yeni Azerbaijan.
Perisic “Had No Obligation” to Investigate Soldiers
Belgrade’s former military court president tells tribunal that ex-Serb army chief had limited legal powers.
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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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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?
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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.