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The Power of a Costly Document in Syria
A mother bribes officials to get papers that will keep her son out of prison, and out of the army too.
Mladic Witness Unaware of Wartime Crimes
Former senior officer said it was impossible to know whether his forces caused destruction.
Afghans Warn of Dangers of Tax Evasion
National reconstruction depends on the proper payment of dues.
Action Demanded on Afghan Mineral Resources
Experts say that mismanagement means the country is missing out on revenues.
Afghan Human Rights Body Held to Account
Citizens say that more needs to be done to confront legacy of conflict.
Kyrgyz Politics Still Too Close to the Mob?
Organised crime has had a symbiotic relationship with the political world for years.
Countering Radicalisation in Georgia
Virtually no efforts are taking place to counter violent extremism through civil society engagement in the country.
Crawling Through Trenches to Safety in Syria
Civilians narrowly escape capture or death as they evade a government checkpoint.
Tajiks Talk Up Afghan Spillover Risks
Government think-tank says 8,000 militants are operating in parts of Afghanistan near to the Tajik frontier.
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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.