Access to Information Curbed in Tajikistan
New law seen as restricting media diversity and journalists’ ability to find things out.
High-Profile Trials in Azerbaijan
Courts concern themselves with charges of financial wrongdoing, and ignore the blindingly obvious offence of criticising the government.
Kyrgyzstan Bares Teeth at Washington
After two decades of accepting American economic and humanitarian support, the government decides its donors are meddling.
Islamic State Link to Kyrgyzstan Firefight
The security service says robust action prevented major attacks on local targets.
Tajik Flood Victims Say Help Slow in Coming
Government says it is mobilising aid but villagers say more is urgently needed.
Stakes High for Armenia's Loan Shark Victims
Borrowers typically have to sign over their homes as security for high-interest loans.
Kyrgyz Migrant Revenues Come at a Cost
Money supports whole communities, but earning it can destroy families.
Village Resettlement Plan Fails in Tajikistan
Most settlers have gone back to their mountain village after landing in a desert region.
Azerbaijan Journalist Says Wife Held Hostage to Make him Return
Cloak-and-dagger meetings in a border town as police try to force journalist to come back.
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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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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?
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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.