A Belgrader reading a local daily newspaper with the headline "A Second Round", looks for the report of September 29 Serbian presidential elections September 30, 2002 in Belgrade.
A Belgrader reading a local daily newspaper with the headline "A Second Round", looks for the report of September 29 Serbian presidential elections September 30, 2002 in Belgrade. © Milos Bicanski/Getty Images

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Balkans: Regional Reporting & Sustainable Training

Years active: 1999-2010

This programme supports long-term democracy, conflict resolution and European integration in the Balkans by creating a regional network of investigative reporting institutions - the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network - to conduct cross-border research, reporting and dialogue projects, practical training and supportive collaborations with local media outlets.

Recognising The KLA

Skopje appears to have accepted that it must recognise the political role of the KLA.

Kosovo Rape Victims Suffer Twice

The use of rape as a weapon of war was widespread in Kosovo. But the scale of the atrocities have been hidden by Albanian communities to hide their "shame" from the outside world.

Shoring Up The Home Front

Belgrade has accepted defeat over Kosovo. Now it is playing for the domestic propaganda - rebuilding political alliances, and securing Milosevic's position in power.

The Next Serbian Conflict

Even if the troubling details of the Kosovo agreement can be resolved, Serbia faces new conflict at home.

Skopje Bomb Mystery

The bombing of a busy Skopje suburb two weeks ago remains unresolved, leaving the culprits free and Macedonia rife with rumour.

Macedonia's High Wire Act

In the shadow of war, Macedonia's coalition government is finding it increasingly difficult to maintain social stability.

No Way Out

There are several ways in which the Yugoslav could be ousted from power. But all of them are unlikely.

Comment: Towards A Post-Milosevic Era

Serbia is in shock and will inevitably see the indictment of Milosevic as part of the NATO attack. But in the task of renewing the country, it is in fact a lifeline.

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