Optimism at Security Transition in Afghan Southeast
In Zabul province, locals say the situation is better now that Afghan troops have replaced foreigners.
7 Jan 14
Conflict resolution
Islamic Extremists Gain Ground in Tajik South
Heavy-handed tactics failing to slow recruitment by extremist groups.
22 Dec 13
"Erasing All Boundaries" – How One Bosnian Family Changed Five Lives
Banja Luka audience moved by IWPR film on parents’ decision to donate son’s organs without regard for ethnic divides.
17 Dec 13
Azerbaijan-Armenia: No Meeting of Minds
Presidents take a step forward by meeting face to face, but fundamental positions on Karabakh look as immovable as ever.
2 Dec 13
Kazak Authorities Seek Return of Syria Fighters
Footage appearing to show Kazaks with hard-line Islamist rebels causes shockwaves back home.
25 Nov 13
Kenyan Muslims Worried by Tough Policing Methods
Expert warn that excessive force to uproot extremism could be counter-productive.
14 Nov 13
Hague Conference Seeks Greater Focus on Missing Persons
Speakers say resolving fate of the missing is integral to post-conflict justice.
1 Nov 13
Church Dispute Sparks Ethnic Tensions in Macedonian Village
Dispute over plans for new church upsets Oktisi’s long history of Muslim-Christian coexistence.
1 Nov 13
Bosnian Countryside Scarred with Landmines
Large areas of land still need to be cleared of mines and other munitions before rural population can move around freely.
1 Nov 13
Bosnian Serb Leaders Still Talking Secession
The idea of splitting off from the rest of Bosnia goes down well in the Serb entity, but doesn’t hold out promise of instant prosperity.
14 Oct 13
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