Karachai-Cherkessia: Small Minority Asserts Itself
The Nogai community wants local autonomy, but that will require delicate negotiation with other ethnic groups.
Islamists Shun Tajik Election with Eye to Future
Central Asia’s only Islamic party wants to reposition itself at a greater distance from the Tajik government, but without alienating anyone.
Georgia: Opposition's Poor Election Showing Rings Alarm Bells
Many believe the failure to pose much of a challenge to the ruling party in local elections is bad for democracy.
Anna Politkovskaya - An Extraordinary Life
A Chechen journalist recalls the part Anna Politkovskaya played in his life – and that of many others.
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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.