Pre-Election Hitches in Sulaimaniyah
In the Kurdish areas where people are the most receptive to democracy, they still find it hard to register to vote.
Main Kurdish Parties Team Up
Does the new collaborative spirit between the two big Kurdish parties come too late to maximise their gains from the election?
Conspiracy Theories Still Hold Post-Saddam
Thirty years of state manipulation are proving hard for some Iraqis to throw off.
Suspect Held Over Halabja
Sixteen years after the Kurdish town was hit by a poison gas attack, a man alleged to have supplied the chemicals could be brought to justice.
Halabjans Ponder Chemical Ali Trial
Many chemical attack victims say its mastermind should be tried and executed in Halabja, but others want him to confront consequences of his actions.
Kazak Pipeline Tug-of-War
Washington and Tehran vie over distribution of Kazakstan's vast energy reserves
Pakistan Eager to Join Security Pact
Some members of the Shanghai Forum are cautious over Islamabad's attempts to establish closer links
Turkmenistan: Niazov Tightens Borders
Concerns over drug smuggling appear to be behind Turkmenistan's decision to tighten border security.
Uzbekistan: Karimov Seeks Extended Term
Uzbek analysts warn extension of Karimov presidency could derail the democratisation process.
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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.