Georgia: Economic Slump Hurting
Once buoyant economy is hit by downturn and war over South Ossetia.
Make Your Own Power Station
While the focus in Kyrgyzstan is often on ambitious hydroelectric projects like the Kambarata dam, water-powered turbines of more modest proportions are quietly whirring away in the background.
Kyrgyz Builders Fear Compatriots' Return
As it becomes clear that Russia will no longer host as many migrant workers as before because of the economic downturn, reporter Almaz Turdubaev investigated how this would impact the job market inside Kyrgyzstan.
Tribunal's President Calls for Continued Support
Judge Robinson urges international community to allow court to fulfill mandate.
Armenia: Quake Victims Bitter at Empty Promises
Twenty years after disaster, many in north of country remain homeless.
Witness Claims Seselj Case Politically Driven
Serbian Radical Party member said he thought tribunal investigators wanted to remove accused from Serbian politics.
Lukic Lawyer Slams Court Over Bribery Claims
Defence counsel for Milan Lukic says prosecution’s investigation into bribery claims has prejudiced his case.
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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.