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Afghans Call for More Effective Local Spending
Provincial needs ignored when budget allocations are decided by central government.
Corruption Claimed in Afghan Civil Service Appointments
When public servants are picked for their political connections, transparency and probity go out the window.
US Deal: Mixed Responses From Cuban Dissidents
Some see thaw as “betrayal”, others as an opportunity to set conditions that Havana must meet.
Not-So-Random Violence in Armenia
Assaults on opposition may reflect fears that its strength is growing.
Azerbaijan Law Makes it Easier to Stifle Media
Changes to the law make it easier to get the courts to shut down inconvenient newpapers.
Azerbaijan's War-Disabled Struggle to Access Home Care
One politician wants the benefits system to be streamlined and better funded.
Kazak Government Falls Silent on NGO Law
Authorities have yet to respond to concerns about a bill that civil society groups fear will curb their activities.
Let Hope Never Die
Political prisoner meets an innocent abroad.
Bosnia: European Values Must Come from Within
A proper federal structure might rationalise an over-complex system of governance, but neither institutional change nor EU accession is enough to fix Bosnia's problems.
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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.