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Azerbaijan: Concerns About Treatment of Two Political Prisoners
Opposition figure Ilgar Mammadov beaten up by prison staff, lawyer says.
Euro-Observers Shun Azerbaijan Election
Instead, observers from former Soviet states will applaud the ruling party's repeat victory.
Single and Broke? Afghan Tribes Have a Solution
In Khost province, one community agrees to limit the price of getting married.
Afghanistan: "Honour" Rules Deny Care to Mothers and Babies
Most women in Parwan province are denied medical care during pregnancy and delivery.
Afghan Women Denied Justice in Kandahar
Lack of support for those who try to make formal complaints of gender-based violence.
Midwife Centre Breaks New Ground in Afghan Province
Officials hope pioneering scheme will help reduce high maternal mortality rate.
Statement on the Death of Jacqueline Sutton
Issued by the family of Jacqueline Sutton and the Institute for War & Peace Reporting.
Tough Times in Cuba's Prisons
Former inmates describe abuse by warders as well as poor health, sanitation and nutrition.
For Tajikistan, Kunduz Battles Too Close for Comfort
How worried should Central Asian leaders be about the rising strength of insurgents in Afghanistan's north?
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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.