Turkmen Media Shake-up Draws Scepticism
Local journalists say the president’s call for reform is meaningless unless he is prepared to allow genuine freedom of speech.
Ex-KLA Man in Tribunal Trouble
Brahimaj says he missed provisional release meeting because he was asleep.
Court Hears VJ Not Forced to Fight in Bosnia
Witness says Yugoslav troops could opt out of Sarajevo battle.
Guilty Plea in Lukic Contempt Case
Witness gets three-month sentence after plea agreement.
Witness Tells of Vlasenica Killings
Says he survived by fleeing at night after others had been killed.
Bosnia's Ganic Extradition Bid Under Scrutiny
British lawyers say there’s a flaw in the Sarajevo prosecutor’s request for him to be returned to Bosnia.
Turkmenistan: What Chance of a Thaw?
Cautious optimism that Saparmurat Niazov’s heirs will slowly begin moving forward towards reforms.
Should EU End Sanctions Against Uzbekistan?
Reports from Uzbekistan suggest there is little evidence of human rights improvements that would warrant the removal of sanctions.
Comment: Nationalism Retains Grip on Bulgaria's Youth
The younger generation seems more susceptible to nationalism than those who grew up under Socialism.
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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.