Kodori Refugees Only Dream of Returning
Georgians uprooted by the war wonder what a year of neglect will have done to their homes.
Election Heats Up in Balkh
Northern province sees bitter face-off between powerful governor and the Afghan president.
Afghans Suspect US of Rocking Karzai's Election Boat
Some local analysts believe Washington may have taken an indirect swipe at president’s re-election campaign.
Afghanistan - A Timeline
Key events in the history of Afghanistan since 2000.
Outcry at Detention of Azeri Opposition Bloggers
Press watchdog says case typical of arbitrary judicial decisions taken against government opponents.
Karabakh Footballers Anger Baku
Region goes ahead with its own league despite Azerbaijan’s objections.
Cautious Welcome for Batken Kindergarten
A new nursery school in southern Kyrgyzstan is offering innovative teaching to prepare children for school, but locals have taken their time to get used to it.
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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.