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Quo Vadis, Bosnia?
Oscar-nominated film reminds us that, 25 years after Srebrenica, coexistence is far from harmonious.
Azerbaijan’s Children Let Down by Online Learning
Inadequate infrastructure and miscommunication have dogged more than a year of remote schooling.
Georgia: Protests Against New Power Plant Continue
Tbilisi hopes that 800 million US dollar investment will boost energy security and provide jobs, but activists say the risks are enormous.
Rum Shortages Leave Cubans Drinking Home-Made Hooch
With scarce resources dedicated to exports, people are risking their lives on illegal moonshine.
Belarus: Authorities Accused of Weaponising Covid-19 Against Protesters
Former detainees report overcrowding, little medical care and no chance of isolating those who fall sick.
Georgia: Trailblazing for Trans Rights
“The pandemic also gave me a chance for a future.”
Belarus: Europe’s Most Dangerous Country for Journalists
Media workers warn that the regime is systematically trying to silence them.
Belarusians Struggle to Settle in Ukraine
Many who fled the uprising say life in the neighbouring country has not been easy.
Cuba and the Battle for Remittances
Misinformation on both sides fed the struggle over dollar transfers – and it has been ordinary Cubans who suffer.
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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.