Eighteen Years On, Halabjans Still Suffering
Chemical attacks on the town continue to cause serious illnesses.
Holding the Government to Account
Planned body aimed at keeping a check on the government is criticised for being unconstitutional.
Baghdadis Crave Strong Leadership
Stable government seen as key to averting descent into civil war.
Bird Flu Hits the Caucasus
The Azerbaijani government denies reports of deaths linked to the virus.
Back to School for Afghan Turkmen?
The first-ever ethnic Turkmen education minister takes steps to get his people to go to school.
Kurds Want Independence if Fighting Continues
Iraqi Kurds say they want their politicians to stop brokering a national unity government should civil conflict persist.
Saffron Seen as Alternative to Opium
A new initiative to plant the precious flower may help wean northern farmers away from poppies.
Dodgy Motors for Sale
The Kurdish town of Kalar has become a prime retail outlet for cars stolen across Iraq.
Ethnic Tensions Rising in Kirkuk
City’s ethnic and religious groups are warning of creeping sectarianism.
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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.