New Twist in Karadzic Trial Drama
Defendant reportedly says he won’t cooperate with new standby counsel and may appeal the appointment.
Georgia: Russian Border Opening Plan Under Scrutiny
Mixed motives seen in proposed move to end three-year frontier closure.
Azerbaijan: Ethnic Azeri Immigrants in Rights Struggle
They say the country’s immigration law makes it hard for them to gain permanent residence permits.
Helicopter Rumour Refuses to Die
Many Afghans believe foreign forces providing support for insurgents in the north.
Sljivancanin Turns to Serbia for Help
Former army officer wants Belgrade to push for his murder conviction to be reviewed.
Power Struggle Threatens Central Asian Electricity Grid
Defections from regional distribution network may destroy Soviet-era effort to ensure equitable sharing of electricity.
Veterans Unhappy Over Spanovic Verdict
Croatian unease about Serbian war criminal's short sentence and immediate release.
Manjaca Survivors Call for Memorial
Former camp inmates feel their experiences have been ignored.
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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”
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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.