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.
Kyrgyzstan: Refugees Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Uzbek refugees in Kyrgyzstan have been left in a legal twilight zone by contradictory legislation and political pressure.
Georgia Border Closure Hurts Armenians
Dozens of Armenians jailed or fined for unwittingly breaching Georgian border regulations.
Tajik Government Pledges to End Maternity Clinic Crisis
The health ministry has promised radical reforms to birthing hospitals, where bribes and poor service are the rule.
Uzbeks Invite Friendly Monitors to Bless Polls
While the OSCE cites grave democratic shortcomings, there will be no shortage of praise from the election observers sent by former Soviet states.
Delic Under House Arrest After Violating Tribunal Rules
Bosnian general’s provisional release almost ended due to disregard for tribunal conditions.
Chief Prosecutor On The Record
Del Ponte speaks to IWPR about the challenges and successes of her term in office.
Carla Del Ponte: Successful Yet Flawed
Critics say more suspects could have been indicted under the chief prosecutor’s watch, but others argue her persistence kept war crimes issue high on the international agenda.
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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.