Armenia: Anger at Journalist Beating
Seventh attack on independent journalist in Armenia this year sparks freedom of speech fears.
Lukic Accused of Trying to Buy Alibi
Witness tells Hague court he refused defendant’s offer of a bribe for fake testimony in Visegrad trial.
Turkmenistan: New Policies But Little Sign of Change
Turkmen leader wants new ideology to signal a change from his predecessor’s rules, but is he serious about changing the status quo?
Kazak Unemployment Fears
Construction workers first to feel the pinch but others could follow.
Pocar: Extension to Tribunal Mandate Likely
But experts say some UN Security Council members want the court closed and may obstruct extension.
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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.