Growing Abuse of Foreign Domestic Workers
Lawyers say efforts by government to monitor unscrupulous recruitment agencies and employers have not proved very effective.
Campaigners Claim Child Labour Ban Ignored
While laws exist to prevent child labour, these are not enforced, say rights groups.
Kyrgyz Regions Soldier on Without Power
People in outlying areas come up with ingenious if dangerous solutions to energy shortages.
Voters Look Beyond Religion
Secularists’ promises of security, services and unity resonate with voters tired of overtly faith-based parties.
Minister of What?
Syrians may find it hard to put names to government ministers, but they know they don’t much care for them.
Damascus Predicts Harder Line From Israel
But some believe negotiations may resume despite rhetoric.
E-Government on Trial in Syria
Online systems should save time, but there is some resistance to change.
Syria's Economic Woes to Continue
Government needs to do more to counter the effects of global recession.
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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.