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Saidnaya Prison: the "Red Dragon"
Detainees say that death is preferable to languishing in the notorious jail.
Questions Over Arrest of Kyrgyz Opposition Figure
Authorities accused of a selective use of the law when dealing with opponents.
Boys Sold for Sex in Afghan Province
Activists warn of flourishing trade in male prostitution and “bacha bazi” or boy play.
School Closures Hit Afghan Province
A lack of security in districts means that boys and girls can simply not learn.
Afghanistan's Child Beggars
Impoverished parents and organised gangs routinely exploit children for profit.
Afghanistan's Third Gender People
Marginalised community faces ignorance, discrimination and abuse.
Kyrgyz Divorcees Left Out in the Cold
Women left to raise children on their own with no support from their ex-husbands.
Afghanistan: Nangarhar's Sole Female Lawyer
Lack of representation means that women find it even harder to access justice.
Afghanistan: Allegations of Widespread Abuse in Boys' Schools
Students in Ghazni province say that they are too ashamed to make formal complaints.
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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.