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Soaring Bread Prices Add to Idlib's Woes
Locals already struggling to cope with a general rise in food costs.
Afghanistan: The Taboo of Sexual Rejection
When men take multiple wives, the emotional cost can be enormous.
A Night of Fear
An army incursion brings death and destruction.
Kyrgyzstan: Alarm Over Facebook Crackdown
Intelligence services prepare dossier of people criticising country’s leader online.
The Journalist Known as Ghor's Voice
IWPR contributor praised for fearless work exposing corruption and abuses.
Hope for Afghan Women Traded to End Feuds
Campaigners hail progress in efforts to end ancient practice.
No Schools, No Textbooks and No Teachers
The conflict has had a brutal impact on local education services.
Exorcising Demons in Idlib
Casting spells seen as an effective treatment for epilepsy.
Afghanistan's Domestic Violence Loophole
Penal code allows men to claim extenuating circumstances in cases of so-called honour killings.
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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.