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Azerbaijan: Citizens Struggle to Access Covid-19 Aid
One-off payment was supposed to ease conditions during the lockdown period.
Kazakstan: Domestic Violence Soars Under Lockdown
Activists call for government to take further action during crisis period.
Fighting the Misinformation Pandemic
Why free and fair journalism is also a key part of the battle against coronavirus.
Moldovan Media Angry Over Covid-19 Restrictions
Fears that state is using emergency to limit press freedom.
Cuba: Mystery Surrounds Failed Aid Donation
Havana blamed sanctions for a derailed delivery of medical supplies. But the story doesn’t stand up.
Georgia: IDPs More Isolated Than Ever
The Covid-19 quarantine means many lack access to basic services.
Kyrgyzstan: Hospital Staff Left Exposed
Those in the front line of the fight against coronavirus say that they are not being properly protected.
Turkmenistan's Covid-19 Policy: Secrecy and Denial
The regime insists the country is virus-free, but experts warn of an impending crisis.
Armenia: Can Mass Surveillance Halt Covid-19?
Civil society fears that new laws lack oversight and violate the confidentiality of personal data.
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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.