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Syria: Unlicensed Pharmaceuticals Trade in Kfar Nabel
Local authorities plan crackdown on people who lack the training and operating licenses, but still sell medicines and advise on cures.
Armenia to Tackle Police Torture
Human rights defenders sceptical that laws alone will change practice of coercing suspects to confess.
Kazakstan: "Gay Propaganda" Ban for Internet
Provision sneaked into legislative package protecting minors from offensive online content.
Afghan Traders' Growing Presence in Southeast Tajikistan
Some local retailers resent incomers.
Quota Calls for Women in Georgian Politics
Despite legislative reform, women are still underrepresented in a “macho” world.
"No Stench from Srebrenica Graves" – Witness
Thousands of bodies were removed and reburied elsewhere following massacres in the enclave.
Syria: Bitter Coffee, Strong Opinions
Politics, disputes and feuds mulled over as traditional coffeehouses continue to play central community role.
Fears for Detained Azerbaijani Rights Defender
Taleh Khasmammadov reportedly in grave condition after suicide bid.
Kyrgyz Wholesale Traders Await New Customs Rules
Chinese imports will become more expensive.
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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.