Abkhaz Worried by Language Law
Concerns that a new law to promote the Abkhaz language may be counterproductive.
Kyrgyzstan Set for One-Party Parliament
An apparent landslide victory by the president’s party could leave it controlling all the seats in the legislature.
Dagestani Students Volunteer for Islamist Groups
Alarm bells ring as young men slip away to join militant Islamists.
Georgians Put the Squeeze on Local Tycoon
Pressure mounts on a businessman and opposition leader accused of fomenting a coup.
Tajik Women's Groups Press for Domestic Violence Law
As more and more suicides among women are attributed to violence in the home, pressure is building for a law to end the climate of impunity.
Campaigners Urge Fresh Start in Tajik War on Drugs
As Tajikistan faces rising numbers of addicts and a related increase in HIV infection, experts say the authorities need to stop persecuting addicts and start offering substitute therapies instead.
Tribunal: Nov ‘07
IWPR article on controversial Serbian security documents generates debate in region.
Central Asia: Nov ‘07
Series of round tables across the region contribute to better understanding between journalists and officials.
Caucasus: Nov ‘07
CCJN’s first workshop in Chechnya gave visiting journalists a glimpse of post-war life.
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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.