Afghan Hotline Helps Police Fight Crime
Call centre aims to give public a direct role in policing, although not everyone agrees it works all the time.
23 Jan 15
Conflict
Syrian Refugees Forced to Share Housing in Turkey
Across the border in Turkey, increasing demand and local resentment are making accommodation hard to find.
21 Jan 15
Syrians See Migration to Europe as Only Hope
Since the civil war started in 2011, thousands have tried to make the punishing journey but only a few succeed.
16 Jan 15
How Russia Fights its Information War
The Kremlin is committing huge resources to extending its influence through spin rather than soldiers.
14 Jan 15
Traveller's Survival Guide to East Ukraine
Local journalist on the risks people face when they cross paramilitary checkpoints.
8 Jan 15
Education Link to Afghan Insurgency
Taleban footsoldiers are typically the least educated members of society, Farah residents say.
19 Dec 14
Ukraine: Hard to Put the Genie Back in the Bottle
Whatever Russia does next, the effects of the conflict in east Ukraine will be lasting.
15 Dec 14
Afghanistan: Lords of Ghor
Government forces outnumbered four-to-one by dozens of unaccountable militias.
8 Dec 14
Donetsk, Mariupol Await Conflict Resurgence
Talk of new rebel offensive after build-up of troops and hardware in Ukraine’s southeast.
26 Nov 14
Rockets Hit Afghan Border Province
Tensions build in eastern region as Kabul blames Islamabad for attacks.
22 Nov 14
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