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Kyrgyzstan Failing Domestic Violence Victims
With no legal provision for self-defence as a mitigating factor, women who kill their relatives are almost always found guilty.
Slow Progress on Moldova's Justice Reforms
Coalition government struggles to prove it is depoliticising appointments.
Georgia's Clean Water Problem
Despite millions spent by the state and international donors, there is still poor access to proper sanitation.
Under A Watchful Eye: Cyber Surveillance in Cuba
Public access to the internet has increased, but the state remains vigilant.
Georgia's Strategic Game Changer
Infrastructure project will have enormous political, economic and security impact.
Azerbaijan: Women Journalists Under Pressure
Female reporters routinely intimidated by blackmail, sexual assault and harassment.
Georgia Struggles with Food Safety Standards
Regulation remains a challenge in a country of small producers.
Tajik Entrepreneurs Struggle to Stay Afloat
Although official figures show that the private sector is thriving, business owners tell a different story.
Uzbekistan Increases Penalties for Animal Cruelty
Activists say that public awareness of humane treatment is growing.
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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.