Turkmenistan's Unloved Legal Profession
A recent survey showing that very few law students in Turkmenistan plan to work as lawyers has only underlined the difficult situation facing the profession.
Afghans Fear Fallout from Iran Sanctions
If the United Nations takes tough measures against Iran, its neighbour Afghanistan will be undermined economically and could be drawn into a new conflict.
Sljivancanin Blames Others for Vukovar Killings
Yugoslav military officer suggests local army reserve units were responsible for Vukovar massacre.
Dutch Officers Recall Srebrenica Chaos
The trial of the “Srebrenica Seven” hears more evidence of the events surrounding the fall of the UN-protected area 11 years ago.
Seselj to Conduct His Own Defence After All
By Katherine Boyle in The Hague (TU No 474, 27-Oct-06)
Joining of Croatian Generals Cases Confirmed
By Katherine Boyle in The Hague (TU No 474, 27-Oct-06)
Glavas Finally Behind Bars
After a lot of legal wrangling, a prominent Croatian politician long suspected of involvement in war crimes is finally arrested.
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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.