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Tensions Build Between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
Tightened customs controls are leading to losses for Kyrgyz exporters.
Dividing Hass's Mountain
How a local council is aiming to solve territorial disputes.
The Last Coffee
It was a quiet morning. Then the bombing began.
Sleeping with Fear, Waking with Fear
Somehow, you get used to living like this.
I Hit My Daughter
A widow is left with few choices.
Stability Wins In Kyrgyzstan
The country’s next president looks set follow in the footsteps of the incumbent.
Kafr Nabl's New Driving School for Women
Bold initiative challenges conservative prejudices.
Kyrgyz Media Accused of Bias
Watchdog claims that outlets wilfully ignore both legal norms and informal ethical codes.
Pressure Mounts on Kyrgyz Presidential Contender
Allegations that official sources are attempting to thwart rival’s campaign.
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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.