UN Officer Describes VRS Advance Into Srebrenica
Witness says Serbs obstructed peacekeeper patrols within the enclave prior to its fall.
Dress Code for Chechen Women
Morality drive focuses on low-cut clothing and other signs of behaviour seen as un-traditional and therefore inappropriate.
Croatian Minister Quits After Hunt Controversy
Premier insists, however, his government has not lost credibility over official’s breach of tribunal rules.
Uzbek Leader's Re-Election Dismissed as Charade
While the regime claims Islam Karimov was endorsed by a thumping 88 per cent of voters, critics suspect the alternative candidates did far better than the official figures show.
Armenia: State Tightens Media Controls
Harassment of provincial television station coincides with start of election campaign.
Defence Claims Generals Not in Charge in Medak Operation
Witness claims the generals formally in charge of a Croatian operation against Serb forces were bypassed by the real command structure.
Tribunal: Nov ‘07
Tribunal project launches new radio programme, raising IWPR’s profile in the region.
Central Asia: Nov ‘07
In-depth report on political developments in Turkmenistan wins plaudits from Turkmen inside and outside the country.
Karimov's Rivals Unite to Praise Him
Few surprises can be expected in an election where the candidates all agree the incumbent is the country’s best option.
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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.