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Mladic Away at Wedding During Srebrenica Killings
Court hears that defendant was at a marriage celebration in Belgrade in the days after his troops overran the enclave.
Afghanistan's Working Children
They should be in school but family hardship forces them to spend their days earning money.
Air Raids Just Routine in Besieged Syrian Town
Death and devastation no longer make the news in Douma.
A Stolen Biscuit: Hunger in a Syrian Classroom
Hunger drives young children to extremes in besieged town of Ghouta.
Villagers Want Action on Pollution in Georgian Mining Area
As locals say air quality is poor and water is unsafe to drink, a mining firm says it’s taking practical steps towards cleaner production.
Campaigners Dubious About Armenian Gold Mine
Activists warn that plan might contaminate country’s most important water source.
Top Footballer Among Six Arrested After Journalist Killed in Azerbaijan
Rasim Aliyev, journalist and media rights advocate, died hours after brutal attack.
Bosnian Serb Forces Not Behind Wartime Mosque Destruction – Witness
Engineer tells court that demolitions were carried out in a haphazard rather than systematic way.
"No Surprise" at Jail Terms for Leading Rights Defenders in Azerbaijan
With a vengeful government state behind them, prosecutors were always going to get rights activists Leyla and Arif Yunus put behind bars.
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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.