Tough Homecoming for Iraqi Refugees
Thousands of Iraqis who fled abroad are heading back - but many don’t have homes to return to.
Halabja Women Victims Complain of Neglect
Survivors of the chemical attack say they’ve received little or no medical treatment.
Iraqi Kurdistan Braced for Turkish Attack
Kurdish fighters in autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan say they will resist a Turkish invasion of the region.
Minorities Lose Out in Education
Central authorities accused of failing to support non-Arabic language education in northern town.
Anfal Widows Get Little Relief
Women widowed by Saddam’s ruthless Anfal campaign continue to struggle 20 years on.
Northern Afghanistan Faces New Security Threat
Former warlords apparently exploiting Kabul’s preoccupation with violence-plagued south to stake claim on their old fiefdoms.
Reconciliation Back on Iraqi Agenda?
Series of factors combine to bolster bridge-building efforts that last year ground to a virtual standstill.
Honour Killing Outcry
Activists call for legislative reforms to tackle honour killing and other forms of violence against women.
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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.