Uzbek Rights Activists to Fight for Sports Writer's Release
Campaigners hope jailed reporter’s popularity will increase pressure on authorities to review case.
International Justice/ICTY: Apr/May ‘10
Leading media in the region republish IWPR report, drawn by its impartiality and new insights into the case.
Desperate Refugees Wait on Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
Tashkent says it cannot cope with any more than the 80,000 it has already let in.
Court Hears of Criminals in Bosnian Serb Police
Witness says former Republika Srpska interior minister sought to rid the force of such officers.
South Kyrgyzstan Slides Out of Control
Government official insists worst is over, but gunfire continues and refugees run for the Uzbek border.
Uganda Victims Question ICC's Balance
Victims of Uganda's civil war have criticised international justice for being too one-sided.
Karadzic's Threatening Language
Prosecution expert says defendant contributed to heightened tensions in advance of the war.
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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”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
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.