Uneasy Calm on South Ossetian Border
Georgian villagers begin to rebuild as a fortified frontier is erected.
Kyrgyzstan's Controversial Winter Sale
Opponents of privatisation say it’s a bad time to start selling off the family silver, while the government insists there will be no bargain-basement deals.
Kyrgyz Acquire New Language Skills
In recent years, people in Kyrgyzstan have become used to buying Chinese goods and eating dishes once regarded as outlandish. Now they are taking up the language as well.
Uzbeks Flock to Work in Kyrgyz South
Thousands of people from Uzbekistan earn their living over the border in Kyrgyzstan because life is so tough at home.
Empty Gas Canisters Turned to Better Use
In a sign of the deep energy crisis facing Kyrgyzstan, people in the southern Batken region have found a new use for gas cylinders they fear will never be filled again.
Witness Gives Milan Lukic Alibi
He said accused was in Belgrade on day he is alleged to have murdered Bosniaks in Visegrad.
Latest Racist Murders Shock Tajikistan
The recent murder of Tajik migrant worker Salahuddin Azizov has highlighted concerns that the Russian authorities are not doing enough to combat racist attacks.
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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.