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Afghans Feel Let Down by Politics
Complaints that political parties are vehicles for personal advancement rather than public good.
Armenia: Local Government Gets Bigger
Officials say merging 900-plus local administrations into 14 makes sense, but the plan is meeting resistance.
Down Syndrome Still Stigmatised in Armenia
Despite moves towards inclusive education, public attitudes are slow to change.
Needless Lawmaking in Tajikistan
In the midst of crisis, authorities seem to be prioritising unnecessary, bad laws.
Help Needed After Syria's Harsh Winter
Freezing cold weather has added to hardships facing some of the country’s most vulnerable people.
Will Rejigged Agency Dent Corruption in Armenia?
Reforms mean Anti-Corruption Council will include opposition and NGO representatives for the first time, but will still be led by the prime minister.
Upholding the Right to Protest in Afghanistan
Police say they are improving their response to demonstrations.
Georgian Cement Plant Blamed for Health Problems
Locals call for more action to be taken to reduce pollution.
Syria: The Martyr's Wife
She prayed that she’d misheard and that her husband was just working late.
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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.