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Former Kazakstan Insider's Death Marks End of Plummeting Career
Feared while in power, Rahat Aliev failed to rebrand himself as an upstanding dissident.
Afghan Poets Urged to Promote Peace
Literature seen as a way to encourage society to turn away from conflict.
Georgian Government Unhappy About Opposition Role in Ukraine
Kiev has enlisted Saakashvili-era officials to help carry out badly-needed reforms.
Young Cubans Seek Solace in Alcohol
Rising rates of alcohol dependence among young people.
Armenia's European Judge Controversy
President invalidates candidate selection amid allegations that process was flawed.
Armenian Opposition Force Backs Down
After calling for the downfall of the president, Prosperous Armenia’s leader has a change of heart.
Nigeria: Grazing Routes to Ethnic Bloodshed
Limited resources like water and grazing have led to increasingly frequent battles between agriculturalists and nomadic pastoralists.
Our Neighbours' House
Reflections on a childhood in the Syrian city of Raqqa, now under the control of Islamic State.
Keeping the Faith in Syria's Rebels
One woman’s continued support for revolutionaries in the Syrian city of Idlib.
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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.