Top Azeri Rights Defender Held on Treason Charge
International watchdogs say Leyla Yunus and her husband Arif are in trouble for upholding human rights, not helping Armenian intelligence.
Putin Believes West Will Blink First on Ukraine
Russia expert speaks of “a fundamental change in the world order where it is possible to violate international law with impunity”.
Tajik Army Urged to Tackle Bullying
Military authorities must condemn violent culture, deal with abuses, and offer compensation, rights groups say.
Armenia's Child Nutrition Challenge
Health ministry plans new strategy to tackle high rates of malnourishment among under-fives.
Tajikistan's Islamic Opposition Under Pressure
Party leaders say succession of incidents shows they are being targeted by government.
Uzbeks Face Obstacles in Increasingly Tajik State
Kyrgyzstan's growing ties with Moscow give it added clout in region but could prove a liability.
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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.