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Armenia: Back to Square One with Turkey
In the end. painstaking efforts to rebuild the troubled relationship were blocked by massive unresolved differences.
Child Abuse Needs Change in Public Attitudes in Armenia
Police investigations can be flawed and public attitudes are often unsympathetic.
Shafi's Story
Political prisoner tells the life story of a young cellmate who spent his teenage years living homeless on the streets of Baku.
Tajikistan's Lacklustre Election Campaign
Despite multiparty process, there's little doubt who will win parliamentary polls.
Former Kazakstan Insider's Death Marks End of Plummeting Career
Feared while in power, Rahat Aliev failed to rebrand himself as an upstanding dissident.
Afghan Poets Urged to Promote Peace
Literature seen as a way to encourage society to turn away from conflict.
Georgian Government Unhappy About Opposition Role in Ukraine
Kiev has enlisted Saakashvili-era officials to help carry out badly-needed reforms.
Young Cubans Seek Solace in Alcohol
Rising rates of alcohol dependence among young people.
Armenia's European Judge Controversy
President invalidates candidate selection amid allegations that process was flawed.
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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.