Verdict Awaited in Liberian Blood Timber Trial
Dutch trial of a man accused of arming former Liberian leader Charles Taylor helps reinforce The Hague’s status as war crimes centre.
Militants Cause Fuel Shortages
Renewed shortages in the capital result of insurgent sabotage.
Violence Slashes Ramadi Property Prices
Real estate market plunges as residents leave Iraq's western province.
Sudan: Mixed Signals on Peace Deal
Khartoum wants to restrict any future role for the United Nations role in Darfur.
Documenting Baathist Abuses
A group that documents past misdeeds wants to expand work in Kurdish areas.
Azerbaijan Faces Iran Dilemma
Baku uncomfortable as its major ally confronts its southern neighbour.
EU Could Assume Peacekeeping Role
The European Union’s new special representative for the South Caucasus sees an enhanced role for the EU in conflict resolution.
Azerbaijan, Georgia Launch Rail Project
As Azerbaijan hails a new railway project for the Caucasus, the mood in Georgia is less enthusiastic, and the Armenians are openly hostile.
Kurdish Banks Slowly Win Trust
In a cash-based society, convincing Kurds to trust their savings to banks is still an uphill battle.
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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.