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Uproar Over Hepatitis Outbreak in Armenia
Government blamed after patients contracted the disease while undergoing routine operations.
Outrage at Attack on Armenian Oppositionist
Opposition parties demand swift action to find perpetrators of abduction and assault, and suspect government members of complicity.
Traditional Birthing Practices Still Flourish in Nigeria
Despite the dangers, many women shun trained medical help during childbirth.
Armenian Opposition Runs Up Against Karabakh Cops
Police prevent opposition group from moving out of Armenia.
Afghans Discuss Trauma of War
High levels of psychological distress widespread.
Prison Trains and Black Marias in Azerbaijan
Defendants spend a lot of time shuttling between court hearings and detention centres.
Azerbaijan: Grim Year for Press Freedom
Country ranks among world’s worst for freedom of information.
Georgia: Struggle to Help Ex-Convicts Build New Lives
Limited post-release support makes it hard for offenders to get back on the straight and narrow.
Armenia Delays New Tax Rules Again
Small business owners continue to oppose legislation that they say will ruin them.
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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.