Armenia: Toxic Dispute at Failed Plant
Workers sacked en masse amid continued talk of saving the debt-ridden factory.
Oil Prospecting Seen as Latest Risk to Armenian Lake
Right now, only exploratory work is planned, but environmentalists fear for the worst if anything is found.
Azerbaijan: Arrests Continue Ahead of Euro-Games
Authorities ignore CCTV film of alleged victim taking a dive so waiting police can arrest human rights defender as “hooligan”.
Kazak Magazine Closed Because of Ukraine Article
Weekly consistently criticised government’s closeness to Moscow.
Countering Extremism in Tajikistan
Government tries to obstruct Islamic State recruitment with public information as well as arrests.
Campaign Restrictions Made Tajik Election Outcome "Inevitable"
Restricted opportunities to campaign at local as well as national level.
Witness Denies Mladic Gave "Die" Signal for Srebrenica Captives
Testimony contradicts evidence given by another witness in the trial.
Tajik Election Deprives Opposition of Voice
Creating an all-loyal parliament may look like the easy option, but it shuts off channels for articulating popular resentment.
Kyrgyz Migrants Wait Days at Russian Immigration Office
Applications dealt with at new centre outside Moscow.
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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.