Karadzic Trial Witness Rails at Prosecution
Former Bosnian Serb minister claims prosecutors threatened to incarcerate him if did not testify for them.
Uzbekistan Cracks Down on “Anti-Social” Youth
Heavy-handed restrictions may not be the best way to curb youth crime.
Kyrgyzstan Votes for Stability
Voters confound fears that ethnic unrest had brought their state to brink of collapse.
Central Asia: Apr/May '10
Local observers praise IWPR reporting on the overthrow of Bakiev for its insight and balance.
Coverage of Kyrgyz Turmoil Singled Out
Local observers praise IWPR reporting on the overthrow of Bakiev for its insight and balance.
Elusive Search for Kyrgyz Unrest Culprits
Little doubt that violence was orchestrated, but identity of masterminds still unclear.
Bosnia: UN Urges Progress on Disappeared
Working group sets out areas where efforts need to be improved.
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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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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.