UN Resists Pressure to Extend Hague Court's Term
While Security Council agrees to extend judges’ contracts, it drags heels over prolonging Yugoslav tribunal's mandate.
Kyrgyz Wary of Chinese Bearing Gifts
Beijing offers a sweetener to get its TV programmes shown in Kyrgyzstan, but some commentators fear cultural encroachment.
Kyrgyz Plan New Model Army
Plan for professional army jeopardised by funding and coordination issues, say analysts.
Sniper Fire Victims Testify in Perisic Trial
Lawyers for the accused argue Sarajevo sniper fire victim could have been hit by soldiers on either side of the conflict.
Judge Fumes at Slow Preparation for Karadzic Trial
Performance of tribunal prosecutors comes under fire once more in proceedings against former Bosnian Serb leader.
Karabakh's Big Wedding Day
Hundreds of couples tie the knot in extraordinary spectacle aimed at reversing entity’s demographic decline.
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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.