Armenia's Power Deals with Iran, Russia
Extra capacity to export electricity to Iran will not make Armenia an independent player in energy markets.
Mladic Witness Casts Doubt on Markale Attack
Investigator wrote in his diary that media reports of Bosnian Serb responsibility were “propaganda”.
Tajik Military Ignores Bullying
Five deaths under unclear circumstances suggest culture of violence continues.
Rule of Law vs Rule by a Few in Kyrgyzstan
What price legitimacy if the ruling elite doesn’t always abide by the law?
Renegade General's Forces "Surrounded" in Tajikistan
Rebellion led by deputy defence minister came as a surprise.
Iraqi Yezidis Seek Refuge in Armenia
Although Armenia has a longstanding Yezidi community, only a handful of refugees have made it out of Iraq so far.
Mladic's Wartime Driver Backs Up Alibi
Witness tells court that accused was in the Serbian capital in the days after Srebrenica fell.
"They Won't Break Me," Says Jailed Azerbaijani Journalist
As Khadija Ismayil is given a seven-and-a-half year jail term, she tells judges that witnesses were pressured and testimony based on coercion and forgery.
Tajik Families in Shock as Sons Die for Islamic State
Parents struggle to understand why young men went off to fight in faraway war.
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Global Voices: Europe/Eurasia
Highlights from IWPR’s Central Asia network of analysis and investigations.
In Kazakstan, ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the country's largest mining company, enjoyed state support for decades. But the death of 46 miners in October brought this backing to an end. Meanwhile, in Uzbekistan, Tajik nationals serving sentences on espionage charges in Uzbek prisons ask for a review of their cases.
Elsewhere, CABAR gets a unique insight into two of the eight Catholic nunneries still operating in northern Kazakstan.
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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.