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Tajikistan's Migrant "Widows"
Once a husband decides to make his temporary stay abroad more permanent, there is little that wives can do to secure maintenance.
Baku Fire Deaths Prompt Safety Review
Officials blame plastic cladding used to dress up buildings as Baku prepares for summer sports event.
The Taste of Olive Oil and Thyme in Syria
A flavour from home brings a much-needed moment of comfort.
Syrian Woman Spends Three Months in a Men's Prison
A female activist has no regrets about helping government soldiers defect.
In Syria, Wanting to Study Can Get You Arrested
A young man is seized by government forces while on his way to an exam.
Surgery Under Fire in Aleppo
Activist recalls emergency operation which left her with a “revolutionary scar”.
Human Trafficking in Kyrgyzstan
Prostitution abroad and "labour enslavement" at home are the commonest forms.
Kyrgyzstan Trims Pension Spending
Fewer people are paying in so the pension age is going up.
Karabakh Opposition Gains Small Presence in Parliament
Domestic politics go largely ignored as international community says it doesn't recognise the state so can't recognise its elections.
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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.