Thaw Praised in Enclave
Armenians in Karabakh welcome move on Turkey-Armenia ties.
Meat Priced Beyond Reach
Sohiba Olimpour reports on declining meat consumption as an indication of low incomes and rising prices in Tajikistan.
Progress by Protocol
Armenia and Turkey move towards peace via “football diplomacy”.
Inching Forward in Armenian-Turkish Ties
Football diplomacy: where are we now?
Fitness Classes Hits Kyrgyz Traditional South
The latest aerobics craze in the southern Batken region has caused a stir in a part of Kyrgyzstan where this kind of energetic dancing is not encouraged among women.
Election Trial Postponed Again
The trial of opposition activists accused of creating disturbances on election day has been delayed for a second time.
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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.