Shops Shut for Tajik Harvest
Trade grinds to a halt in parts of southern Tajikistan as local officials order markets and shops to close so the workers can help bring in the cotton harvest.
Appeals Court Upholds KLA Judgments
Judges said prosecutors failed to prove guilt of two former KLA men, but confirmed conviction of a third.
Croat Anger at Lenient Sentences for Vukovar Three
Prime Minister says Croatia will ask for an inquiry into how the court came to its judgment.
Central Asia: July/Aug ‘07
Journalism teachers and students believe new IWPR manual will serve as an important training resource in the region.
Azerbaijan: Crackdown on Foreign Workers
Proposed legislative amendments impose large penalties on companies that lie about the number of foreigners they employ.
Ingushetia: Fears of Second Chechnya
Murders, shoot-outs in the streets and “mop-up operations” shatter island of stability.
Tribunal: July/Aug ‘07
IWPR reports on international justice and Balkan war crimes issues regarded as important source for academics and human rights activists.
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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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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.