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Tajik Election Deprives Opposition of Voice
Creating an all-loyal parliament may look like the easy option, but it shuts off channels for articulating popular resentment.
Islamic State Crackdown in Syria's Deir al-Zor
City residents complain about strict rules on dress and everyday conduct.
Afghans Impatient for New ID Cards
Biometric documents meant to reduce fraud in upcoming parliamentary polls.
Syrian Refugees Concerned at New Turkish Residence Rules
Ninety-day stay now being enforced, and breaking the rules can lead to a re-entry bar.
Kyrgyz Migrants Wait Days at Russian Immigration Office
Applications dealt with at new centre outside Moscow.
Syria: A Run-In With Islamic State
Student's lawbooks nearly get him into big trouble at militant checkpoint near Raqqa.
Mladic Witness Disputes Date of Srebrenica Meeting
Prosecution accuses senior Serb officer of changing his testimony.
Azerbaijan: Currency Drop Prompts Broader Economic Worries
People lose faith in national currency as central bank slashes its value.
Kyrgyzstan: Recruiters Seek Men, Women to Join Syria Militants
Authorities stepping up efforts to identify recruitment networks.
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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.