Turkmenistan: Twilight Existence for Uzbek Illegals
Sixteen years after independence, thousands of Uzbeks from the border districts of Turkmenistan remain without passports.
Kyrgyz Opposition Sounds Revolutionary Note
Emergence of “Revolutionary Committee” marks new stage in the progressive radicalisation of opposition forces.
Mejakic Denies Camp Violations Responsibility
While former camp commander knew of crimes, he claims his superiors ordered him “to shut up”.
Coric Defence Acquittal Calls
Lawyer claims prosecution has failed to prove any of the 26 charges against her client.
Families Split by Ossetia Border Closure
Shutting of Georgian-Russian border prevents ordinary people from visiting loved ones across the mountains.
Karabakh Government Unveils Reforms
Young prime minister sets ambitious targets for 2008.
Georgia's Showcase in South Ossetia
South Ossetians are offered incentives to move to Georgian-controlled territory.
Court Hears of Medak Pocket Abuses
Witness claims Croat soldiers abducted his neighbours, whose bodies were later found in a cesspit.
Wooing Karimov “Hurts Democracy” in Central Asia
The West may have sound practical reasons for re-engaging with the Uzbek regime but activists say it’s certainly not helping democracy.
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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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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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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.