South Ossetians Puzzled by Leaders
Locals say officials were not ready for independence and may not even want it.
Karabakh Artist Overcomes Suffering
Refugee tells IWPR how she survived war and tragedy to sing of love.
Armenia's Yezidis Bemoan Lowly Status
Long-marginalised community claims it faces systematic discrimination.
Wounds of Georgia
A year on, Armenia's northern neighbour still grappling with consequences of devastating war.
Bogoro Victims Finally Laid to Rest
Villagers refrained from burying murdered relatives believing ICC required bones as evidence against perpetrators.
Kyrgyz Government Responds to Growing Economic Gloom
Latest statistics confirm slowdown is worse than expected.
Static Politics in Tajikistan
Election next spring will replicate the governing party’s dominant position, leaving only a few seats for its rivals.
Saakashvili the Survivor
Post-war opposition protests have strengthened the Georgian president.
Abkhazia: Furore Over Gal Georgians' Status
Opposition politicians angry at plans to offer full rights to members of marginalised community.
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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.