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Georgian Government Prefers New Gold to Old
Disputes over archaeological site continue as “limited” mining works start.
Ugandan Rebel Faces ICC
Lord’s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen appears at the Hague court.
Tajik Labour Migration Boosts Divorce Rates
Wives left behind to manage households as husbands make new lives abroad and stop sending money home.
Life on the Margins of Tajikistan's Capital
Even the chance of low-paid casual labour is enough to draw people in from the countryside.
Inside Nigeria's House Servant Racket
Problem of young domestic workers and middlemen stealing from clients has become widespread.
Armenia: Murder Case Strains Relations with Moscow
Mass protests held over Yerevan’s failure to try Russian suspect in an Armenian court.
Tajiks Face New Obstacles to Work in Russia
New work-permit and passport rules could encourage illegal immigration, but there are higher penalties for those who are caught.
Afghan Hotline Helps Police Fight Crime
Call centre aims to give public a direct role in policing, although not everyone agrees it works all the time.
Afghans Demand More of Education System
More than three decades of war continue to hamper the school system.
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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.