Compulsory Newspapers in Kazakstan Region
Practice of forcing people to subscribe to newspapers they don’t want has to stop.
Georgia's Unflustered Election
No street battles, no revolution, and the incumbent is stepping down from presidential office without being kicked out.
Turbulent Times for Armenia's Ancient Church
Bishops gathered for rare assembly have some difficult issues to talk over.
Panel to Investigate Possible Del Ponte Contempt
Karadzic alleges that confidential information may have been disclosed by former official.
Witness Describes Sexual Torture by Bosnia Serb Forces
Court hears of horrendous treatment of women imprisoned in house in Foca in 1992.
Civilian Deaths Underline Armenia-Azerbaijan Tensions
Latest incident attributed to lack of emergency channels through which opposing militaries could communicate.
Journalist Sergei Naumov Released in Uzbekistan
He was freed from a police detention centre where staff had claimed they had no record of him.
Azerbaijani Opposition Targeted Ahead of Election
Party activists and their relatives say they face threats and harassment.
Unfriendly Advances in Georgia
Russian forces draw new line around South Ossetia in barbed wire.
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The construction of the Qosh Tepa canal in Afghanistan is causing water shortages in southern Uzbekistan, while in Kyrgyzstan the government is considering the construction of a nuclear power plant. In Kazakstan, conservation activists are working to save the Central Asian tortoise from extinction.
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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.