Kyrgyzstan Begs Moscow to Help Quell Riots
Unrest now too widespread for Kyrgyz authorities to deal with, but Russia says no to intervention.
Convictions in Srebrenica Seven Trial
Two Bosnian Serbs found guilty of genocide for mass killings in eastern Bosnia.
South Ossetia: Ethnic Georgians Alarmed at New Passport
Residents of areas captured by South Ossetia in 2008 war told to renounce Georgian passports and take out new ones.
Georgia Election Blog a Hit
Over 16,000 hits registered on site, which was quoted in local media and used as source of unbiased information by journalists and politicians.
Azerbaijan Retreats From NATO Ambitions
Defence doctrine rules out first strike on other states, but allows offensive action to recapture occupied lands.
Armenian Students Protest Conscription Drive
Postgraduates no longer automatically let off serving in the military.
Kyrgyz Constitution is Central Asia's Finest
New constitution will not turn the country into a parliamentary democracy just yet, but it’s still the most progressive in the region.
Caucasus: Apr/May '10
Georgian officials pledge to do more to inform refugees of their rights after IWPR radio programme exposed lack of communication.
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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.