Belgrade Violence Shakes EU Convictions
Apparent belief that membership benefits would outweigh nationalist goals now seem misplaced.
Witness Blames NATO for Kosovo Exodus
Serbian official claims Albanians fled Kosovo due to NATO bombing, but admits Serb forces committed crimes there.
How Belgrade Escaped Genocide Charge
Serbia appears to have exploited tribunal rules to avert a genocide conviction at the International Court of Justice.
Serbia Loses Out on SAA
But the European Union offers the country a raft of other concessions.
Extra Judges to Meet Heavy Workload
Tribunal shortly able to hear up to eight cases simultaneously - highest number since its established.
Kyrgyz Teachers Win Court Case on Unpaid Wages
Schoolteachers are refusing to accept a government offer of bonds to settle unpaid bonuses.
Uzbek Amnesty Designed to Please West
While rights groups welcome the amnesty offered to several activists, they do not believe it marks a real change in policy.
Halting Progress on Turkmen Reforms
In a series of wide-ranging interviews, IWPR has learned that people remain sceptical about their new president’s real intentions, although they are grateful pensions are being paid and schooling improved.
Central Asia's Poorest States in Crisis
After a freezing winter marked by severe energy shortages, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan fear spring could bring food shortages as well.
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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.