Court Hears All Adult Bosniaks in Herceg-Bosna Treated as Soldiers
A witness testifying at the trial of six Bosnian Croat officials claims the only crime of the detained Bosniaks was to be of working age.
Serbia Unlikely to Open Army Archives Soon
Despite incresing pressure from legal experts and human rights groups, Serbian officilas say military documents will remain confidential for many years to come.
Virtual Unreality in Uzbekistan
Analysts say increased internet obstructions are making the news blackout worse in the run-up to the presidential election.
Torture Still Condoned in Uzbek Jails
Analysts say United Nations must pressure Tashkent to hold perpetrators to account.
Azeri Defence Spending Under Fire
Big increase in defence expenditure allegedly failed to lift soldiers out of poverty.
Witnesses Left Vulnerable by Stretched Bosnian Courts
Although victims are frustrated with the slow pace, tribunal officials claim Bosnian courts are doing a good job.
Beslan Surgeon in Legal Fight
Doctor says his detention and suspension followed criticism of North Ossetian authorities.
TV at Heart of Georgian Crisis
Fate of opposition television station is subject of intense political haggling.
Tensions Over Foreign Workers in Tajikistan
Tajiks are going to have to get used to workers coming from abroad if they want inward investment.
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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”
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Harsh Victory at Position X
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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.