Bosnian Muslims Appeal Mosque Ruling
Banja Luka court says Muslim community filed damages for destroyed buildings too late.
Cermak's Right to Issue Orders Questioned
Defence witness says there was confusion over the defendant’s specific responsibilities and authority
Strengthening Top-Down Rule in Kyrgyzstan
Reforms contain many retrograde steps and look like an attempt to bolster president.
Return to Death Penalty Floated in Kyrgyzstan
Parliament’s refusal to sign international ban on executions seen as a bad sign.
New Approach to Youth Crime
A centre for juvenile delinquents in southern Kyrgyzstan is using non-punitive methods to prevent adolescents from reoffending.
Health Matters in Rural Kyrgyzstan
Ayday Tokonova reports on a countrywide network in Kyrgyzstan that provides practical advice on health issues in the kind of language people understand.
Turkmen President Fails to Fulfil Internet Pledge
Hopes for uncensored web access further threatened as international resource centres close.
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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.