Azerbaijan's Hidden Lepers
Forgotten by the outside world, 36 leprosy sufferers are fading away quietly in the small Azerbaijani village of Umbaki.
Abkhazia And Russia: Uneasy Friends
How deep does enthusiasm in the breakaway republic of Abkhazia for Russia run?
Georgia: Further Protests In The Pipeline
The Baku-Tblisi-Ceyhan oil project may have been given the green light, but local environmentalists are still seeing red.
Georgians, Abkhaz Clash Over Detained Ship
A quarrel between Georgians and Abkhaz over seizure of a Turkish trawler has put sea trade with the unrecognised republic under scrutiny.
Putin In Command
The terror crisis in Moscow has given President Putin a new lease of political life.
New Chechen Terror Wave?
The most frightening explanation of the Moscow terror siege is that the Chechen militants were acting on their own.
Kostunica Blamed for Iraq Debacle
The federal president's decision to retain Milosevic-era military officials may have precipitated recent Baghdad arms scandal.
Bulgaria Backtracks on Reactor Closures
Sofia risks confrontation with EU after backtracking on agreement to close two nuclear reactors.
FEATURE: EU Bolsters ICC
Credibility of International Criminal Court maintained by European Union decision to allow American nationals limited immunity.
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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.