Kyrgyzstan Becoming Regional "Sex Capital"
Uzbek prostitutes are flocking to Kyrgyzstan, where better pay and more liberal attitudes make for an easier life.
Azeri Army Murders Probed
Killing of officers lifts lid on Azerbaijan army’s culture of bullying.
Caucasus: Dec '09/Jan ‘10
IWPR advises Georgian journalists on setting up their own trade union.
Georgians Kick Up a Stink Over Sewage
Officials agree to act on pollution that threatens capital’s water supply.
International Justice/ICTY: Dec ‘09/Jan '10
IWPR article on self-representation said to give Serbian readers a better grasp of under-reported subject.
Uzbekistan: Alarm at Rise in Cancer Cases
Medical staff complain of shortage of specialist care, medicines and hospital beds.
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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.