Central Asia's Vulnerable Women
Domestic violence is all too often seen as a private matter in which the state should not intervene.
Twilight World of Central Asian Migrants
Millions of Central Asian men desperate for work find illegal jobs in Kazakstan and Russia where they have few rights and are vulnerable to exploitation.
Life Among Ruins of Caucasus' Hiroshima
After 1993 war, Aghdam was left a wilderness of shattered houses and twisted wreckage.
Civil Actions Offer Some Closure for Bosnia Victims
Huge damages demanded of perpetrators unlikely to be recovered, but the judgements do provide a degree of justice for the victims.
Conduct of Doboj's Police Under Scrutiny
Court told that town’s Serb police investigated crimes against Bosniaks and Croats without discrimination.
Azeri Opposition Defiant in Face of Crackdown
Authorities react very nervously to signs that opposition disquiet could turn into mass protests that toppled governments of Egypt and Tunisia.
Armenia: Reformed Libel Law Sparks Controversy
Journalists say the decriminalisation of defamation has left them facing a flood of actions.
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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.