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Longing for Zabadani
The pain of leaving your entire life behind.

Georgia Reaches Out for the Ethnic Vote
Armenian and Azerbaijani voters are finally being wooed by politicians.
UK Government Seize Passport of Syrian Journalist
Outspoken critic of the Assad regime was stopped as she entered the UK.
Kazaks and Kyrgyz Struggle With Eurasian Integration
Neighbour states are not finding their new trade relations easy going.
Afghanistan: Breaking Taboos Around Menstruation
Women struggle to overcome ignorant attitudes and prejudice.
Student Power Overturns Controversial Decree
Grassroots campaign means that children will not have to travel long distances to sit final tests.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Paper Tiger or Sleeping Dragon?
Eurasian grouping will include half of the world’s population when it expands next year.
Protests Mark Azerbaijan’s Referendum
Opposition groups say reforms will perpetuate the powers of the current leadership.
Armenia's Government Make-Over
The ruling party is trying to change its image after a difficult few months.
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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.