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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.
Georgia and South Ossetia in Rare Accord
Pragmatism wins out in agreement to sort out defective waterways vital to both sides.
Syria: Idlib Farms Turn to Wastelands
Olive-growers try to sustain production in conflict zone.
Damascus, Divided by War
People on all sides of conflict long for basic security and normality.
Afghan Debates Highlight Current Political Concerns
Events in July cover political challenges and unease at election delay.
Armenia's Contested Political Reforms
Critics say proposed changes could entrench the powers of Armenia’s current rulers rather than opening up the political system.
Afghans Impatient for Electoral Reform
Overdue polls cannot take place until changes are made to the voting system.
Kyrgyz Regret Loss of Fruit-Industry Heritage
Multiple apricot varieties being replaced with more homogeneous, marketable types.
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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.