Witness Claims Seselj Whipped Up “Xenophobic Nationalism”
Sociology professor says Serbian hardliner glorified Serb nation and exploited victimhood to “morally justify collective violence”.
Croatian Court Hears of Chilling Order
Protected witness said she heard soldiers say they had been ordered to kill all the inhabitants of her village.
Chief Prosecutor Pleads for International Cooperation
Del Ponte tells her farewell press conference that prosecutors cannot function without international support.
Turkmen Leader Wipes “Ugly” TV Dishes From Skyline
Officially, satellite dishes have to go because they are an eyesore, but the real aim may be to cut off people from information from outside.
Counting the Kyrgyz Migrant Vote
As the election looms, it remains unclear how expatriates’ votes will be counted.
Georgia Border Closure Hurts Armenians
Dozens of Armenians jailed or fined for unwittingly breaching Georgian border regulations.
Armenia: Sad Fate of Azeri Graves
<a href="?p=crs&s=f&o=338838&apc_state=henicrs200709">Link to original story</a> by Naira Bulghadarian in Saral. Published in CRS No. 411, 20-Sept-07
Kyrgyz Parties Say Rule Change Undermines Election
A new requirement set by election officials could make it almost impossible for parties to win seats in parliament.
Kyrgyzstan's Celebrity Parties
The revival in political activity in the run up to elections has not resulted in the emergence of strong parties.
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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.