Kyrgyzstan: Controversial NGO Law Passes
Government accused of shrinking space for civil society with onerous legislation.
Kyrgyz Authorities Under Fire After Turkish “Abduction”
Experts fear that circumstances surrounding man’s disappearance will tarnish Kyrgyzstan’s image.
Pro-European Party Poised to Win Moldova’s Elections
President’s party leading ahead of a vote that could alter the country’s political course.
Tblisi Pride Organisers Accuse Government of Incitement
Rally cancelled after scenes of mob violence by counter-protestors.
Ukraine Continues to Battle Nord Stream 2
Despite options for negotiating a possible compromise deal, Kyiv remains resolute in its opposition to the pipeline.
Georgia: Little Vaccine Support for the Elderly
Vulnerable and isolated older people appear left to fend for themselves.
Georgia’s Vaccine Efforts Struggle
With only 2.6 per cent of adults fully vaccinated, the country awaits promised doses.
Ukraine-Belarus Tensions Escalate
Diplomatic frictions fuel economic sanctions, with potentially damaging consequences.
Could Taleban Gains in Northern Afghanistan Threaten Tajikistan?
Insecurity increases as insurgents appear energised by imminent US withdrawal.
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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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