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NGO Law Brings Chill Wind to Tajikistan
Activists move abroad in anticipation of restrictions.
Deciphering Azerbaijan's Secret Service Purge
Bad news – it doesn’t herald a softer line on dissent or a clampdown on corruption.
Syria: When No News is Bad News
"Something inside me refuses to believe that Ismail is gone. I live in hope that some day he will be released."
Afghans Demand Better Oversight of Tax Revenues
Taxpayers say they'd be happier contributing if they were sure the money wasn’t being purloined.
Address Poverty to Curb Insurgency – Afghan Debate
Government needs to confront factors that lead young people into violence.
Distinguishing Friend From Foe in Afghanistan
Calls for more clarity on who might qualify as a negotiating partner in peace talks.
Mladic Witness Denies Plagiarism
Former general admits that he used Wikipedia as source for his evidence.
Summary Courts Deal Out Brutal Justice in Afghanistan's Ghor Province
Inhumane punishments are common in areas outside government control.
Shortages Force Aleppo Medical Centres to Close
Handful of medics and volunteers fight to keep healthcare provision going.
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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.