Tajik Legislators Go Green
A new parliamentary commission for the environment has been generally welcomed, although it has also raised a few eyebrows.
Central Asia: Calls for Equal Access to Schooling
Mehrangiz Tursunzoda reports from an IWPR debate on access to education across Central Asia.
Azeris Divided Over Armenian Cleric's Landmark Visit
Some believe Catholicos trip will boost Karabakh peace process, but for other wounds still too deep.
Court Told of Doboj Disappearances
Witness says many of the people he shared a cell with were taken away and never seen again.
Karadzic Rules of War Orders Questioned
He claims to have ordered troops to abide by Geneva conventions, but witness says this had little effect.
Sesejl Makes Black Magic Claim
Defendant alleges that new contempt hearing date was set to coincide with the anniversary of Hitler’s death.
Kyrgyz Debate Blueprint for Change
Draft constitution provides sound basis for shift to parliamentary system, but must translate into real reform.
With Every Kyrgyz Revolution, a Land Grab
IWPR contributors try to find get to the bottom of why, every time Kyrgyzstan goes through political turbulence, there is a rush to claim pieces of land in and around the capital Bishkek.
Tajik Minibuses Driven to Destruction
Thousands of drivers stand to lose jobs as Dushanbe authorities ban “unsafe” vehicles.
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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.