Street Battles Rock Georgian Capital
State of emergency to be imposed across Georgia as government uses force to disperse opposition demonstrations.
Srebrenica Trial Opens in Sarajevo
Defendant alleged to have conspired with Ratko Mladic and others to kill able-bodied Bosniak men after fall of Srebrenica.
Serb General Blames NATO for Kosovo Casualties
Serbs and Albanians fled their homes because of NATO attacks, Vladimir Lazarević tells court.
Witness Speaks of Climate of Impunity in Herceg-Bosna
A British general claims Bosnian Croat military leadership gave signals that Bosniaks could be mistreated.
Theatrical Opening to Seselj Trial
After a delay of almost a year, trial reopens with defendant in bullish mood.
Tribunal Probes Croat Journalists
Croatian politicians and journalists condemn move, saying it undermines press freedom.
Tajikistan: Repressive Religious Law in the Pipeline
Proposed legislation would make it harder for smaller faith groups to operate.
Turkmen Police Reforms Insufficient
Even repeated purges of senior interior ministry staff will not reduce abuses by an overbearing police force, say analysts.
Journalist's Murder Sets Back Free Speech in Central Asia
The killing of Alisher Saipov may deter others from reporting on sensitive topics, and some of his colleagues think that is why he was gunned down.
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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.