'Blasphemy' Journalists Released
Two Kabul editors accused of insulting Islam released, but likely to face trial.
Choking on Air Pollution
High levels of dust and fumes prompt UN to launch a year-long study of air quality.
Reforming Police Will Take Time
Although training programmes are currently under way, it may take years to restore public confidence in the police.
Voter Registration Lags in North
With only a sixth of eligible voters in northern provinces registered so far, elections scheduled for September may have to be postponed again.
Leaders in the North Look Ahead
Most are upbeat about forthcoming elections and the prospects for peace and stability in their country.
Mothers Pay Price for Bearing Girls
In this traditional society, daughters are often seen as a burden on a family.
Girls' Schools Become Targets
Conservative Islamists opposed to women's education stage a string of attacks across the country.
NGOs Come Under Scrutiny
Afghanistan's leaders are ready to accept foreign assistance to rebuild
Azerbaijan: Oil Workers Allege Foreign Discrimination
A growing litany of complaints from Azerbaijanis employed by international companies in Baku.
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Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
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Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.