Lawyers Divided Over ICC Witness Preparation
Some say it could speed up trials and prevent confusion, others warn of influencing witnesses’ evidence and causing them more trauma.
Karabakh Faiths Decry State Controls
Minority religions protest over new law that puts them under supervision of authorities.
Troubled Kids Used as Drug Couriers
Drug trafficking rings in Tajikistan have been making increasing use of women and children, who are less likely to attract the police’s attention.
Tajik Parties Campaign to Lower Pension Age
Opposition parties in Soghd province in the north of Tajikistan are calling for the retirement age to be reduced so that more people are eligible for a pension.
Bosnian War Crimes Justice Plan Questioned
Some say plan to prosecute all cases in 15 years is too ambitious, while others want justice sooner.
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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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Harsh Victory at Position X
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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.