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Afghan Children Forced into Hard Labour
Poverty and conservative traditions keep many youngsters out of school.
Tajik Muslims Told to Change Names, Ways
Government wants to ban baby names that are "too Arabic". In a Muslim country, that won't be easy.
No Mercy Under Fire in Raqqa
A women fleeing an airstrike is confronted by an Islamic State militant.
Factions Argue Over Future of Syrian City
In newly-liberated Idlib, rebels cannot agree on who should run services.
Syria: A Decade of Insults
A daughter is stigmatised by her father’s links to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Syria: An Exceptional Woman
At the age of 105, a grandmother remains a staunch revolutionary.
Syria: Healing Childhood Trauma Through Play
Local initiative provides youngsters with educational and psychological support.
Afghans Turn to Taleban Justice
People lose faith in inefficient and dishonest state judicial system.
Rebuilding Kyrgyzstan's Southern Capital
Economic development in Osh seen as way of preventing future conflicts.
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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.