Prosecution Demands Tough Sentence for Trbic
Says crimes warrant maximum 45-year jail term.
Nut Thieves Add to Ethnic Woes
Abkhazia’s Georgian minority fears robbery during nut harvest.
No Comics for Tajik Kids
Educationalists in Tajikistan bemoan the lack of magazines aimed at children, saying they are missing out on an important part of growing up.
Bureaucratic Hitch Blocks Aid for Landslip Victims
A recent landslide in Varzob district has highlighted the plight of 250 families who have been unable to claim compensation as they do not have the right residence papers.
Uzbekistan: Blood Shortages Cause Concern
Doctors say lives at risk because people have no incentive to give.
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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.