Keeping Up Appearances in Kazakstan
Presidential election serves little purpose apart from claiming democratic credentials.
Djordjevic Handed 27-Year Sentence
Former Serb police chief found guilty of all counts against him during Kosovo conflict.
Ballistics Expert Tells of Markale Mortar Evidence
Witness says mortar which hit marketplace was travelling at 200 kilometres per hour.
Seselj Denies Exposing Protected Witnesses
Prosecution alleges in new contempt case that defendant knowingly revealed personal details about them.
Key Haradinaj Witness Refuses to Testify
Date for partial retrial, meanwhile, remains undetermined because of disagreements over its scope.
Azerbaijan's Abused River
Pollution adds to health risks posed by over-use of water.
Georgian Ecology Ministry to Lose Powers
Parcelling out regulatory functions could lead to plundering of natural resources, conservationists warn.
Unique Insights From Central Asia
An IWPR reporting service covering Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan provides rare snapshots about how people live in these isolated states.
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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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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
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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.