Azeri Alarm at Abortion of Female Foetuses
Legislators plan to curb disturbing practice which threatens demographic crisis.
Kyrgyz Women Unfairly Blamed for Infertility Problems
The pressure is on wives when couples cannot conceive, as men find it difficult to believe the cause lies with them.
Tbilisi Mayoral Race Warms Up
Analysts predict winner could be well placed to challenge Saakashvili.
Azeri Transexuals Face Social Stigma
Sex change just the first hurdle as society fails to accept gender reassignment.
Poll Violence Alleged in Armenia
Government-backed candidate beats opposition in reportedly flawed election.
Court Told Croatia Aimed to Protect Serb Property
Judge says law sought to prevent damage and looting, not prevent return.
Seselj Gets Backing for Press Conference
Judge lends support to defendant’s bid to address Serbian electorate by telephone.
Jailed Politician Stands in Armenian Poll
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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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