Cold Steel and Christians in Ukraine's Fight
Improvisation is the order of the day for rough-and-ready volunteers.
Tajikistan: When Wedding Inspectors Call
People complain that state restrictions on extravagant celebrations don’t apply to the great and good.
Tajik Protest Plan Squashed Before it Starts
Authorities denounce opposition group and take down websites after internet appeal for street demos.
As Trial Ends, Karadzic Demands Acquittal
Judges retire to consider evidence of nearly 600 witnesses and more than 11,500 exhibits.
New Curbs on Conflict Zone Reporting in Azerbaijan
Authorities accuse reporters of misrepresenting facts and revealing sensitive information.
Armenian Church Seeks Restitution From Turkey
Case will come as Armenians mark 100th anniversary of mass killings.
EU Special Prize for Peace Journalism 2014
Journalists from the region encouraged to submit work ahead of November deadline.
Karadzic Condemned by Evidence – Prosecutors
Accused says he only found out about Srebrenica later, and claims fewer were killed there than indictment states.
Armenian Media Fight for Confidentiality Right
Fears that appeal court ruling will open the way to pressure on journalists to reveal their sources.
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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.