Tajik Farmers Hit by Fuel Price Hikes
Plagued by locusts and deeply in debt, the country’s farmers warn rising petrol costs could be the last straw.
Croatia Asks for Role in Cermak-Markac Trial
The Croatian government on September 18 applied to assist in the trial of two former army generals charged with crimes allegedly committed during a Croatian military offensive in August 1995.
Unemployment Drives Turkmen to Turkey
In a country where jobs are scarce, the possibility of well-paid work is tempting many Turkmen abroad.
Martic Witness Says Knin Prison “Perfect”
Wartime prison governor claims his men never allowed assaults on non-Serbs.
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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.