Religious Studies Innovation for Schools
For the first time, Kyrgyzstan’s secular educational system is going to teach children about religion.
Babies Born With Health Problems
In our second feature on Kyrgyzstan, Oxana Polyakova looks at the problems that can affect newborn babies because of lack of awareness about ante-natal health issues.
Schoolteacher Shortage Continues
Rural schools in Kyrgyzstan continue to be short of teaching staff as the profession is so poorly paid.
Transcripts of “Milosevic Conversations” Auctioned
Controversial documents are sold on Serbian internet auction site.
Former Bosnian President Blames "Greater Serbia Policy" for War
Sulejman Tihic says Bosnia was already in a state of war before independence referendum.
Prosecutor Accuses Witnesses of Lying to Protect Lukic
One defence witness denies his testimony is “tissue of lies” aimed at helping accused.
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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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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.