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Afghanistan: Women’s Stories Left Untold
Social barriers still prevent female reporters from working in the media.
Anger Over Slow Progress in Afghan Province
Locals want to see movement on power, water and transport projects.
Hopes Overflow for Afghan Water Project
Much-anticipated development will irrigate farmland and boost power supplies.
Afghan Boys Still Beaten at School
Ban on corporal punishment continues to be widely ignored.
Afghan Media Criticised for Frivolous Content
Broadcasters warned against undermining Afghan values.
Families Flee IS in Northern Afghanistan
Aid agencies under pressure to provide food, shelter and education to those seeking refuge.
Historic Visit Boosts Uzbek-Tajik Ties
Trip is latest in leader’s efforts to improve a range of regional relations.
Presidential Backing for Afghan School Initiative
Cost-effective mud brick buildings could accommodate many more students.
Overnight Ban on Telecoms in Afghan Provinces
Insurgents order shut down to avoid being tracked by security forces.
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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.