Sulaimaniyah Shake-Up Gets Cool Reception
Local government officials have been sacked in an effort to tackle graft - but locals aren’t convinced.
Wind of Change for Armenian Energy Sector
The first efforts to provide alternative energy of a country heavily reliant on nuclear power.
UK Iraqis Flock to the Polls
Iraqi election fever grips a small corner of suburban North London.
Scraping a Living
Dismal economic prospects mean low paid, menial and dangerous work is often only way to make ends meet.
Kicking the Habit
Using opium or hashish is considered perfectly acceptable by increasing numbers of people.
Kurds Concerned About Fraud
Voters sceptical despite an increase in monitors and promises from Kurdish leaders of clean elections.
Men Stifling Women Voters
Activists fear a combination of violence and chauvinism will keep Iraqi women from the polls.
Shia Alliance Woos Basra
Voters in the southern city are debating the merits of secularism versus sectarianism in the run-up to election day.
Sunni Arabs Determined to Vote
The government denies allegations that it is stepping up military operations so as to keep Sunni voters away from the polls.
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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.