Black Sea Dams Anger Georgia
Environmentalists claim flooding caused by Turkish dams is threatening Ajaria.
NGOs Face Cash Crisis
Lack of experience and poor financial support are affecting Iraq’s fledgling civil society groups.
Turkomen Hope for Election Gains
Community leaders confident that they can build on their current political success on a local and national level.
Displaced Kirkuk Kurds Demand Vote
Returning refugees angered by law that prevents them taking part in elections for Kurdistan assembly.
New Technology, Old Prejudices
Arabs and Kurds are trading insults online as the election debate moves into cyberspace.
Sunni Election Dilemma
The prevalent view from outside Iraq is that Sunnis will boycott the elections - but the situation is not so cut and dried.
Comment: Are Iraqis Ready for Democracy?
Iraq’s emerging democracy may not be perfect, but it must be given time to grow and mature.
Nomads Rally to Sistani Call
Because of their lifestyle it’s been hard for them to follow the electoral campaign – but nomads say that won’t stop them voting.
Saddam's Town Readies for Vote
Many Tikrit residents would vote if security threats were not such a deterrent.
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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.