Love, Afghan Style
Women are still being used as currency in the marriage market.
The Burqa: Prison or Protection?
The oppressive Taleban regime is long gone, but many Afghan women are still afraid to abandon their burqas.
Skojpe's Bulgarian Question
Macedonia and Bulgaria have achieved a substantive breakthrough, on language, minority and other issues. But not without fierce debate at home.
No Requiem for the Dead
Eyewitnesses tell how President Karimov’s soldiers finished off the injured as they lay bleeding, and then concealed the corpses.
Corruption Stifles Azeri Business
Disgruntled businessmen try to take a stand against increased bribe-taking and a lack of transparency.
Surprise Sentence for Srebrenica Officer
Momir Nikolic gets 27 years despite plea agreement with prosecutors who recommended maximum of 20.
ICJ Hears Death Penalty Suit Against US
Mexican government says 52 nationals on death row in United States were not informed of their rights.
Farmers Enraged by Poppy Crackdown
The government has moved to destroy poppy fields in the east of the country, after failing to come to an agreement with farmers over compensation.
Nahreen Survivors Face Uncertain Future
The earthquake survivors of the Hindu Kush will struggle to rebuild their lives.
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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.