Outrage at Fake Circassian Anniversary
Events of hundreds of years ago become a live political issue as Moscow-sponsored festivities are dismissed as an attempt to rewite history.
Agonising Scenes at Razed Baku Cemetery
Relatives distraught as bodies exhumed to make way for new highway.
Georgian Ex-Minister Arrested After Denouncing President
Police swoop following former minister Irakli Okruashvili’s lurid allegations about the Georgian president.
Uzbek Region Tightens Up on Cotton
The enticing prices fetched by cotton in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan means Andijan is particularly prone to smuggling.
Northern Afghanistan: The Enemy Within
For residents of the northern province of Takhar, there are worse things than the Taleban.
Shops Shut for Tajik Harvest
Trade grinds to a halt in parts of southern Tajikistan as local officials order markets and shops to close so the workers can help bring in the cotton harvest.
Appeals Court Upholds KLA Judgments
Judges said prosecutors failed to prove guilt of two former KLA men, but confirmed conviction of a third.
Croat Anger at Lenient Sentences for Vukovar Three
Prime Minister says Croatia will ask for an inquiry into how the court came to its judgment.
Central Asia: July/Aug ‘07
Journalism teachers and students believe new IWPR manual will serve as an important training resource in the region.
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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.