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Armenians to Vote on Constitutional Reform
Proposed changes envisage shift from presidential to parliamentary system.
Deadly Clashes Between Police and Shia Muslims in Azerbaijan
Two policemen and four alleged members of an Islamist group killed in shootout near Baku.
Parallel Schools for Girls in Southeast Afghan Province
Thousands attend unregistered madrassas where the government has no control.
Kazakstan Journalist Intimidated but Unbowed
Police try to engineer Soviet-style forcible confinement in psychiatric hospital.
Afghanistan: When the Birth of a Girl Brings Sorrow
Mothers may face ridicule and mistreatment if they have daughters rather than sons.
Afghan Media Demand Better Access
Journalists complain that officials continually obstruct their work.
Low Earners Face Tax Squeeze in Armenia
Government hopes that devolving revenue collection will help curb tax evasion. It may, but only among the poor.
Mladic's "Blind Love" of Serbs
Judges hear that army chief’s strong feelings for his own people did not extend to those of other ethnicities.
LiveJournal Returns in Kazakstan, But Now Facebook is King
Four years' absence will make it hard for LiveJournal to claw back its fans.
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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.