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Young Afghans Seek Better Lives Abroad
Government accused of failing to provide enough jobs to keep young people at home.
Armenia-Azerbaijan: More Skirmishing, Bigger Guns
Just a "routine" spike in cross-border attacks, or something more ominous?
Kyrgyzstan Heads for Coalition Government
Holding a contested election without a foregone conclusion was an achievement in itself.
Battling for Votes in Kyrgyzstan
With much to play for, parties have been going the extra mile to secure votes.
Ethnic Component of Afghan ID Cards Still Controversial
Obstacles remain to a scheme aimed at boosting both security and electoral transparency.
Kyrgyzstan's Women Still Fighting for Representation
Thirty per cent quota may not translate into female candidates taking their fair share of seats in October 4 polls.
High Mortality Rates in Tajik Maternity Hospitals
Rural women balancing housework and manual farm labour seen as especially vulnerable to health problems.
Energy, Arms Trade Clouds Armenia's View of Moscow
Traditionally close relationship marred by Russian arms sales to Azerbaijan and general economic woes.
Young Afghan Militants Need Viable Alternatives to War
Kabul should do more to offer current and future insurgents a future.
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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.