Tajik Army Winning War on Locusts
Faizi Aziz reports that things are looking good in the annual battle against locusts.
Resettled Villagers Say Life Unbearable
People who moved down from the mountains of eastern Tajikistan following landslides several years ago say life in their new homes is so tough that they want to go back.
Armenia: Journalists Defiant After New Attacks
Recent attacks on journalists underline media’s struggle to report freely on politics and business.
Violence Mars Preparations for Armenian Poll
Several attacks on activists have revived memories of deadly clashes that followed elections last year.
Another No Show for Stanisic
Proceedings against Serbian police officials postponed again due to suspect’s poor health.
Witnesses Link Belgrade to Serb Forces in Croatia and Bosnia
Court hears Yugoslav army assisted fighters in Serb breakaway Serb entities in both republics.
Glavas Escapes After Being Sentenced to Ten Years
Convicted Croat politician flees to Bosnia leaving political row in his wake.
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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.