Iran Visas Come at a High Price
Many people seeking permission to travel to the neighbouring country say they’re pressured into buying expensive tickets on an Iranian airline.
Three UN Hostages Released
Few details on how the three were freed – and no one really knows who the kidnappers were.
Prison Probe Exposes Abuses
Local commanders in Afghan provinces are pressuring judges to imprison people on trumped-up charges.
Carpet Industry Looks to Revival
Rug weavers and merchants display their wares at northern fair, but admit they have some way to go to recover market position at home and abroad.
Old Faces for Karzai's New Cabinet?
Some observers worry that the newly-elected president will include former regional commanders in his new government.
Women Run Huge Risks Seeking Abortions
Ending a pregnancy is strictly illegal, but the shame of bearing a child out of wedlock drives many to take the risk.
Drug Use Increasing Among the Young
A nation better known for supplying narcotics to the world market is discovering it has an increasing drugs problem in its own back yard.
Moscow, Tbilisi Clash Over Bases
Talks are bogged down on the closure date of two Russian bases on Georgian soil.
Feature: War Crimes Probes Proliferate
IWPR provides a roundup of the growing number of war crimes investigations around the world.
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World Press Freedom Day 2024
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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.