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Herat Businesswomen Demand State Support
Female entrepreneurs argue they could achieve much more with extra governmental assistance.
Afghanistan: How Abusive Men Escape Justice
People with powerful connections find it easy to avoid prosecution.
Afghan Women Limited to Education and Healthcare Roles
Female workers have little access to public sector jobs in northeast province.
Kyrgyzstan Poised to Vote on Constitutional Change
The upcoming public vote is not proving universally popular.
Warnings of Displacement Crisis in Afghan Province
Ongoing surge of violence means that villagers are continuing to flee their homes.
Armenia's CSTO Disappointment
Member states failed to appoint an Armenian as the bloc’s new general secretary.
Child Marriage Rife in Northern Afghanistan
Tribal elders say that most girls are married off before the age of 14.
Gender Violence Rampant in Afghan Province
Suspects exploit disorder to escape to insurgent-controlled areas to evade justice.
Warnings Over Afghanistan’s Unofficial Madrassas
Calls for government oversight to avoid young men and women being radicalised.
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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.