Arabic-Kurdish Language Divide
While Arabic and Kurdish are the official languages of Iraq, few Iraqis speak both.
Auditing Afghanistan
Will the committee set up to oversee the aid money coming into Afghanistan have the tools to keep track of a previously chaotic spending process?
War-Weary Arabs Flock to Kurdish Resorts
Mountain holiday centres provide sanctuary for Arabs desperate to escape, albeit briefly, insurgent violence.
Women's Ministry Lacks Support
Two years after the ministry was formed, its scope to bring about change is severely constrained by its miniscule budget.
Sad Fate of Battered Women
Conservative values and poor protection laws leave abused women facing a grim future.
The Road of Death
Kurds fear for their lives when traveling along the notorious Baghdad to Kirkuk highway.
Renewed Fears of Militancy in Kabardino-Balkaria
Police patrol the streets and comb the mountains in search of the armed Islamic forces that raided Nalchik last year.
Azeri Sturgeon Fishermen Defy Ban
Sturgeon continues to be illegally caught and sold, with the authorities seemingly doing little to curb the poaching.
Turkish Food Ban Reflects Political Concerns in Armenia
Turkish food has remained popular in Armenia despite the hostile diplomatic relationship, but it has been banned ostensibly for health reasons.
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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.