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Fragile Compromise Calms Kyrgyz Crisis
Demands continue for President Sooronbay Jeenbekov’s resignation.
Armenia: Fears Over Nuclear Waste
Safe disposal has become a major challenge for policymakers.
Mixing Religion and Politics in Georgia
Leaders on both sides look to leverage short-term gains in the upcoming polls.
Belarusian Opposition Finds Home in Poland
Neighbour state has welcomed politicians and injured protestors alike.
Iran's Balancing Act on Karabakh
Tehran has a complex game to play as it struggles not to take sides.
Cuba: Childbirth Policy Endangers Mothers and Babies
New protocols introduced to reduce the number of caesareans may be putting lives at risk.
Karabakh: Hatred and Euphoria Are Fuelling Madness
Independent, dissenting Azerbaijani voices have never been so ostracised.
Armenian, Azeri Youth Speak Out For Peace
Some young people are challenging the narrative of conflict.
IWPR Condemns Arrest of Prominent Vietnamese Journalist
Pham Doan Trang detained hours after the annual US-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue.
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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.