Election Candidates Talk up Change
The election promises made by the various candidates in the February 11 presidential poll in Turkmenistan have left some prospective voters cold, but others believe the pledges could translate into positive changes.
Kyrgyz-Tajik Spat Highlights Border Issues
Lack of clarity about land and water rights in undemarcated border areas creates running tensions.
Hague Prosecutor Reportedly Set to Praise Belgrade
Belgrade media say leaked report commends Serbia for “substantial progress in cooperation” with tribunal.
Gotovina Link to Military Police Examined
Defence contest report by expert witness that general was in charge of force supposed to act on reports of atrocities.
Witness Says Belgrade Sent Army to Sarajevo
He claims special unit came to capital to transport bodies of dead Yugoslav army soldiers home.
Armenia: Army Targets Students
Alarm about demographic slump leads to proposed enlistment on army-age students.
Azerbaijan: Foreign Radio Under Threat
Concerns that important forums for political debate will be shut down.
Kyrgyz Rights 'Worse' Than Akaev Era
Erosion of civil liberties makes it hard to hold public protests and risky to criticise the authorities, say rights groups.
Central Asia: Oct ‘08
Radio output adds new dimension to Central Asian reporting.
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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.