EU Eases Uzbek Sanctions Despite Reporter's Jailing
European officials speak of progress three days after independent journalist gets ten-year jail term.
Foca: Unemployment Dashes Hopes of Bosniak Return
The few who have gone back say scarcity of work, not inter-ethnic tension, is why others won’t join them.
Central Asia: Sep ‘08
IWPR joins forces with other NGOs to raise concerns over media censorship in Uzbekistan – prompting a hostile response from the authorities.
Kyrgyz Political Elite Hit by Infighting
Beneath surface of a simple personnel switch there is layer upon layer of political and regional rivalries.
ICC Investigative Strategy Under Fire
Ex-court employees and activists say problems with investigative procedures at International Criminal Court have meant many sexual crimes are overlooked.
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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.