Arguments Over Nationhood in Kazakstan
Compromise sought between American-style melting pot and monoethnic Kazak state. By Daulet Kanagatuly in Almaty
Bosnia: Ban on Convicts Holding Public Office Urged
Calls gain momentum following storm over appointment of Bosnian Serb war criminal as senior municipal official.
Georgians Question Squeeze on Bribe-Taking
Despite progress, people doubt the government’s boast on corruption fight. By Ana Kandelaki in Tbilisi
Abkhaz Independence Leader Dies
Territory unites to mourn Ardzinba, though divisions remain. By Anaid Gogoryan in Sukhum
Witness Denies "Greater Serbia" Seselj Discussion
He appears to contradict remarks he’s said to have made to prosecutors about conversation with accused.
Baku Tackles Garbage Mountain
Incinerator will burn city rubbish but some fear worse pollution.<br />
Karabakh War Still Finds Victims
Fifteen years on, doctors say disease brought on by stress of war continues to kill people.
Managing Political Consensus in Kyrgyzstan
New popular assembly seen as way of strengthening centralised control, not devolving decision-making.
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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.