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.
Transcripts Suggest Croatia Conspired to Break Up Bosnia
Tribunal prosecutors want controversial presidential transcripts to be admitted into evidence in the case against six Bosnian Croat officials.
South Ossetia Gets Connected
Mobile phone and internet connections lead north to Russia.
Tbilisi Violence Follows Mounting Protests
Heavy-handed police action against demonstrators follows days of opposition protests.
Armenia Keeps its Powder Dry
New munitions plant is seen as a step towards a more self-sufficient defence industry.
Georgia Demands Russian Exit From Abkhazia
Abkhaz talk of war as Tbilisi calls for end to Russian peacekeeping mission
Serbia Enlists Help in Mladic Hunt
Serbian officials say they hope support from UK and US experts will help police find war crimes fugitives.
Kyrgyzstan to Get New Constitution at Last
After two years of argument about the constitution, President Bakiev is pushing through a quick solution – although not everyone is happy with his vision of how Kyrgyzstan should be governed.
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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.