Violence Subsides in Kyrgyz South
Refugees say it’s too early to consider going back, and if they do they may find their homes burnt to the ground
Review Urged for Ex-Guantanamo Tajiks
Two men convicted of joining Islamic militants deserve case review and shorter sentences, legal experts say.
Kyrgyzstan: Local Clash Mars Return to Stability
Violence flares up as police enter village where colleagues were killed.
Unsung Heroes Took on Kyrgyzstan Mobs
Grassroots “peacekeepers” needed to rebuild trust between Kyrgyz and Uzbeks.
Organised Enthusiasm in Turkmenistan
Behind the cheering, quiet resentment at being forced to turn up and applaud government.
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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?
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.