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Islam vs. Secularism in Kyrgyzstan
As the public and politicians declare stronger Muslim identity, the challenge is to prevent extremist views from undermining the state.
Sarajevo Shelling Not "Disproportionate"
Mladic defence witness says Bosnian Muslim fighters deliberately hid among civilians during siege.
Syria's Children All Deserve to Live
A mother describes the guilt of leaving the country to seek refuge abroad.
Syria: Waiting for Samih
A mother longs to see her only son again.
Signs and Wonders in a Damascus Prison
A prisoner finds some small comfort in rituals and fortune-telling.
Fatal Shooting on Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
Firearms often used to stop civilians trying to evade customs controls.
A Wartime Education in Syria
A girl’s story of trying to get through secondary school and pass government-run exams.
In Syria, Even Our Smiles Are Taken Away
A mother longs to answer her children’s questions and give them a home once again.
Syria: Mother of Martyrs
The agony of losing children in war-torn Damascus province.
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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.