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The West’s debate over how to deal with Minsk often leads beyond the prison gates, into the country’s house of horrors.

Plus, a Belarusian beaver bites and kills, and Russia strengthens Central Asia ties.

Precious little if you’re a prisoner in Russia.

A staggering proportion of the country’s disabled children receive no schooling.

The enclaves and loopy borders of the Fergana Valley continue to breed conflict. From IWPR.

A serial breaks new ground in Kyrgyzstan with its topical story lines, use of local talent, and political agenda

Iryna Khalip learned quickly that just being a journalist was not an option in her country.

Plus, more bloodshed in the North Caucasus and a sweet solution to Croatia's land mine problem.

Plus, new polls spell trouble for Poland’s center-right government, and a long-delayed dam hangs over a Georgian village.