Pakistani Taleban Bruised But Unbowed
American and Pakistani actions against the insurgents appear to have had limited impact.
Court Told Witness Left Village After Seselj Speech
Hague tribunal hears how Croatian in Serb village of Hrtkovci feared becoming a target.
International Community Smuggled Arms, Claims Karadzic
Former Bosnian Serb leader demands documents he says will prove UN members funneled weapons to Bosnian army.
Trial Hears Sarajevo Barricades Were Spontaneous
Witness says March 1992 actions were response to shooting of Serb bridegroom.
Detainees Used as Human Shields
Trial hears how prisoners were held captive by Serb Red Beret unit.
Abkhazia Hopes for Oil Find
But some worry that offshore wells may harm tourism.
OSCE Observer Chief Upholds Universal Election Standards for Tajikistan
The head of the OSCE election monitoring team in Tajikistan says the same values and standards should apply to all countries, regardless of differences between their political systems.
Young Tajiks Seek Voice Through Elections
Although many of the candidates nominated for the forthcoming elections in Tajikistan are young, the past record suggests that few of them will make it into parliament or local councils.
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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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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.