Tajikistan Needs Tougher Torture Definition
While some policemen have been tried for abusing detainees, experts say legislation is too loosely-worded to stamp out abuses.
Rise in Armenian-Azeri Border Gunfire
Armenian villagers say number of shooting incidents is increasing.
Georgian Courts Accused of Failing Citizens
More and more people bringing cases to European human rights court.
Azeri Human Traffickers Target Vulnerable Women
Those who return are often spurned by relatives and end up in prostitution.
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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.