Kazakstan: Masimov May Signal New Reform Priorities
Appointment of new prime minister could represent a shift from economic to political reforms, say analysts.
Chechnya: Children for Sale
Social taboos and economic desperation fuel child trafficking.
Bosnia: A House Divided
One of the Hague tribunal’s aims is to promote reconciliation, but ethnic divisions in Bosnia show little sign of easing.
New Sarajevo Siege Trial
Dragomir Milosevic who commanded the Bosnian Serb Sarajevo Romanija Corps has gone on trial on charges relating to the siege of Sarajevo.
Kyrgyz Coalface a Dangerous Place
Government commission recommends prosecution of mine company official after recent fatal accident.
Latest
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.
Editor's Picks
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.