Nice Assesses ICTY Prosecution Record
Former deputy prosecutor speaks frankly about controversies surrounding tribunal prosecution policy.
Georgian Opposition Keeps Up Pressure
Following Saakashvili’s election victory, the opposition sets its sights on parliamentary ballot.
Karabakh Government Unveils Reforms
Young prime minister sets ambitious targets for 2008.
Exiled Islamist Still Attracts Following in Kyrgyzstan
In a region racked by poverty and discontent, modern technology offers extremists a way of making themselves heard.
Arresting Fugitives Remains Top Priority for Hague
The new chief prosecutor stresses his determination to secure the arrest of Ratko Mladic, Radovan Karadzic and two other top suspects.
Nationalist Leads Polls Before Serbian Election
The front-runner in Serbia’s presidential election says he won’t cooperate with the Hague tribunal.
Opposition Fears Kyrgyz Rubber Stamp Parliament
While the government claims the ruling party’s domination of parliament will make the legislative process more effective, opposition leaders fear the institution’s independence has been fatally undermined.
Seselj Trial Suspended at Prosecution Request
But the suspect firmly opposes another delay in his trial.
Kyrgyzstan Unveils Food Security Plan
Government’s plan to build up food reserves may prevent a repeat of last year’s price hikes, but sceptics say the country needs to grow more grain.
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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
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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.