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Azerbaijan: IWPR Journalist "Abducted"
Investigative reporter forcibly returned to unknown fate at hands of security services.
Philippines: Martial Law Imposed As Troops Battle Islamists
Residents of area overrun by militants say that harsh response risks further human rights abuses.
Turkmenistan's Growing Economic Crisis
Central Asia’s most isolated state remains set against reforms.
A Sad Homecoming
When the people have left, only death and destruction remain.
Traumatic Night Raids Haunt Afghan Women
Counter-terror tactic seen as an unacceptable violation of privacy with long-term consequences.
No Happy Endings
Will my sad neighbour ever get to hold her children again?
Afghans Angry Over Fake Medicine
Trade in out-of-date or counterfeit medication is booming in country’s east.
Central Asia's Freedom of Speech Stalemate
Space for critical debate shrinks further amid economic crises and fears over extremism.
Losing Three Sons, Fearing for the Rest
A mother wonders when the tide of blood will stop.
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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.