Halilovic Acquittal Upheld
Appeals judges dismiss prosecution challenge over verdict in case of former high-ranking Bosnian army official.
Court Hears Mujahedin Operated Independently
Former Bosnian army officer says El Mujahid unit took orders from no one.
Ojdanic Seeks to Distance Himself From Kosovo Crimes
A defence witness claims Serb general had little involvement in key decisions about Kosovo.
Defence Wants Zelenovic Sentence Reduced
Lawyers for defendant say court did not give sufficient weight to his guilty plea.
Tribunal: Sept ‘07
IWPR report on future of ICTY archives proves timely as official study begins a few weeks after its publication.
Kazakstan: One Law for the Rich
People offered nothing when they were evicted from their homes last year are angry that wealthier home-owners are to be recompensed.
Voting System Still Flawed as Kyrgyz Head for Referendum
The system by which voters will decide the fate of a new constitution is obsolete and open to abuse, analysts say.
A Taste of China in Karabakh
Three Chinese cooks enliven life in a small Karabakhi village.
Georgian Vineyards in Ferment
Vine-growers’ anger at depressed market conditions spills over into political row.
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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.