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Torture by TV
An Azerbaijani opposition figure reflects on the quality of state TV seen from inside a detention cell.
Ukraine: Hard to Put the Genie Back in the Bottle
Whatever Russia does next, the effects of the conflict in east Ukraine will be lasting.
Mladic Witness: Soldiers and POWs Treated Equally
Former quartermaster in Serb unit tells tribunal that everyone suffered from shortages but there was no discrimination.
Afghans Demand More of Their Politicians
Voters urged to hold parliamentarians to higher standards in next year’s election.
Georgian Officials Warn Against Panic as Currency Slides
Official say alarmist comments could dent confident in currency's ability to recover.
Top Azerbaijani Journalist Behind Bars
Arrest of Khadija Ismayilova reflects determined campaign to "extinguish freedom of expression", says leading editor.
Mladic Witness Denies Ethnic Cleansing Policy Existed
Wartime official from northwest Bosnia says there was no strategy of removing non-Serbs.
Armenian Human Rights Defenders Predict Harsher Environment
As activists mark Human Rights Day 2014, they say things are likely to get worse once the country is part of Russia’s political project.
Armenia's Currency Troubles
Lower export revenues and falling money transfers from expats in Russia have sent the Armenian dram onto a downward path.
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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.