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Kazakstan: Hipsters of the Steppe
Young creatives are pursuing a niche look, accessorised with iPhones and fuelled by chai lattes.
Warm Welcome for Syrian Armenians
Thousands of incomers feel they are returning to their historic homeland.
Filipinos Look to Strongmen to Bring Change
Public hope anti-establishment figures will deliver what current government has failed to do.
Tajikistan: New Concerns Over Female Suicides
Disturbing trend sees mothers driven to desperate measures.
Panama Papers Fallout in Armenia
A high-profile government figure has stepped down over offshore scandal and others may follow him.
Afghan Girls Demand Respect
Conservative traditions in the southern province of Kandahar mean that sons are valued over daughters.
Afghan Women Leaving Journalism
A combination of rising violence and family pressure means that the numbers of female reporters are dwindling.
Abkhazia, Georgia's Energy Security at Risk
The Inguri hydroelectric power plant badly needs repairs that would put it out of action for months if not years.
Activists Dispute Azeri Domestic Violence Figures
Experts warn that the situation has been getting worse, not better.
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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.