Central Asia: July/Aug ‘09
IWPR stages human rights training sessions for activists and journalists.
Central Asia: July/Aug ‘09
IWPR report said to help identify pressing issues in development of civil society in Turkmenistan.
South Caucasus Frontier Squabble
New Georgian border splits Armenian villagers from their land.
Kyrgyz Editor Finalist in Developing Asia Awards
Aida Kasymalieva, IWPR’s new editor for Kyrgyzstan and Kazakstan, has been selected as a finalist in the Developing Asia Journalism Awards.
International Justice/ICTY: July/Aug ‘09
Leading academic speaks highly of IWPR report on uncertain fate of international legal staff working for the local justice system.
International Justice/ICTY: July/Aug ‘09
IWPR’s reporting on the conviction of Milan and Srdoje Lukic generates discussion of case.
Will Kyrgyz Copy Neighbours' Web Controls?
A new law passed recently in Kazakstan gives the state greater powers to control the internet, but for the moment Kyrgyzstan does not appear to be following suit.
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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.