Opium Out, Hashish In Across Northern Province
The northern province of Balkh was deemed poppy-free, but now industrious farmers are turning to another cash crop - marijuana.
Smugglers' Paradise on Kazak-Uzbek Border
Local officials are accused of taking kickbacks in return for turning a blind eye to wholesale smuggling.
Georgians Angry at Abkhazia Peacekeepers
A series of confrontations between Georgian locals and Russian peacekeepers raises the temperature near ceasefire line.
Dagestan: Famous Citadel Vandalised
Locals say city administration is not protecting UNESCO heritage site.
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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?
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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.