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Populist Wins Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Election
Critics fear this may cost Kyrgyzstan and its people dearly.

Cuba: New Dollar Shops Fuel Division
Economic measures supposed to ease the effects of the pandemic are increasing inequality.
Cuba Is Running Out of Food
A lack of hard currency mean that essential imports are in short supply.
Business As Usual for Kazak Elections
Upheaval in Kyrgyzstan and Belarus not expected to affect the outcome of January 10 polls.
2021: The New Global Concern
As 2020 draws to a close, at IWPR we are grappling with a global challenge that in its way is even more grave than coronavirus.
Azerbaijan: Unease over Russian Forces in Karabakh
Resentment of their presence is deeply connected with historical memories of occupation.
Cuba's Internet: Blocked Pages and Chinese Tech
Officials attribute problems of access to economic limitations. The reality is very different.
Tbilisi Accused of Manipulating Border Dispute
Mapmakers face long sentences if convicted of handing territory to Azerbaijan.
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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.