Overcrowded Prisons in Armenia
Mass amnesty offers no lasting solution to endemic problems in the penal system.
Tajik Opposition's Election Plans Dashed
No one was predicting a surprise victory for the challenger, but she has dropped out of the race before it even starts.
Concern that NGO Law Favours Kazak Regime Loyalists
Long-awaited legislation on state funding fails to address issues of concern.
Georgians Agonise Over Sochi Olympics
Government faces resistance as it insists boycotting the games would be worse than going.
Kyrgyz Festival Airs Controversial Film
Protesters try to stop documentary about imprisoned activist being shown.
Mladic Trial Witness on Wartime Desecrations in Bosnia
Specialist says mosques were often damaged and used as rubbish dumps.
Azerbaijanis Vote, Again and Again
As official results show a resounding win for Ilham Aliyev, reporters on the ground spot voters so keen to vote that they do so repeatedly.
Witness Describes Threats to Vukovar Prisoners
Croat detainees were subsequently murdered and buried in mass grave.
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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.