Circassians Voice Olympian Anger
North Caucasian activists say the Sochi Olympics will write them out of history.
Karbala Radio Station Challenges Traditions
Station's tackling of controversial social issues and liking for western music raises clerics' eyebrows
Biased Kirkuk Media Inflame Tension
City’s rival groups use their respective media as propaganda weapons.
Baghdad's TV Escapists
Residents watch hours of cartoons, films and music shows to get a break from the chaos outside their homes.
Proposed Press Law Too Limited
Legislation de-criminalises libel but imposes a range of reporting restrictions.
Iraq: July/Aug ‘07
Special reports on security and education republished widely in Iraqi and international media.
Karbala Mirrors Countrywide Crisis
Dire shortage of drugs and doctors reflects catastrophic effect of war and corruption on the country’s healthcare system.
Iraq: July/Aug ‘07
Training session on reporting local governance prepares the ground for investigative reports.
Refugees Still Waiting at Mokhtar Camp
Little help available for the thousands of people in a refugee camp outside Lashkar Gah.
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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.