Kyrgyz Media Rebuff Allegations of Rumour-Mongering
Journalist called in for questioning over an article suggesting the president might be unwell.
War Crimes Fugitives Deaf to Relatives' Appeals
They refuse to surrender despite dramatic calls from their families to do so.
Seselj "Controlled" SRS Volunteers
Witness also says he recalls hearing defendant order them to fight in Srebrenica.
Six Croatians Indicted for War Crimes
Human rights groups say “better late than never”, but veterans’ associations maintain no crimes were committed.
Tajik-Kyrgyz Water Clash a Sign of Things to Come
Unclear borders and poor communications blamed for latest dispute over water resources.
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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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