Azerbaijan's Jewish Enclave
“Mountain Jews” live harmoniously with their Muslim neighbours in the north of the country.
Dagestan: Forced Confessions Claims
Two recent cases highlight the alleged Dagestani police practice of framing people.
Georgia: Azeri Activist Threatened
Detention of Azeri opposition activist condemned by Georgian human rights defenders.
Azerbaijan: New Setbacks for Refugees
More than a decade after they were displaced from homes in Nagorny Karabakh and Armenia, refugees finally swap tents for homes, only to encounter new problems.
Georgia Claims Coup Thwarted
Opposition and Russia condemn mass arrests of alleged plotters.
Armenia: Life Without Hope
After the abolition of the death penalty, Armenian lifers say they still face a bleak future.
Circassian Outrage At Anniversary Plans
Officials in Adygeia accused of cashing in on a fraudulent version of history.
Georgia: The Last Collective Farm
Land reform may be the last straw for Georgia’s Dukhobor community.
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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.