Incumbent Kyrgyz President's Convincing Victory
Monitors and opposition politicians claim serious irregularities marred July 23 poll.
New Radio Programmes for Central Asia
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Uzbekistan Losing its Scientists
Qualified scientists can earn far more money and respect by taking their skills abroad.
Kyrgyz Opposition MP Under Pressure
Kubanychbek Kadyrov could now face charges, in what his opposition colleagues see as a politically-inspired campaign to marginalise government critic.
Balkh Businessmen in Panic Over Abductions
Several kidnappings during elections prompt many to suspend trade and take their money out of the country.
Bosniak Witnesses Describe Detention and Abuse
Protected witnesses tell court of beatings and rapes administered by Bosnian Serb forces in makeshift prisons.
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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.