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EU Special Prize for Peace Journalism 2014
Journalists from the region encouraged to submit work ahead of November deadline.
Karadzic Condemned by Evidence – Prosecutors
Accused says he only found out about Srebrenica later, and claims fewer were killed there than indictment states.
Legal Change Seen as Threat to Kenyan Police Independence
Allowing a presidential staffer to sit on the selection board for top police chiefs looks like a reverse for efforts to depoliticise the force.
Repeat Displacement from Northwest Syrian Town
As Kafrouma becomes a battleground, waves of civilians seek refuge in neighbouring towns and villages.
Armenian Media Fight for Confidentiality Right
Fears that appeal court ruling will open the way to pressure on journalists to reveal their sources.
Will Azerbaijan's Big Brother Plan Work for Web?
Government wants better surveillance, but doing it through bureacracy suggests it’s out of touch with the technology.
Law Not Enough to Unravel Kenyan Land Disputes
Government urged not to politicise or oversimplify deep-rooted problems.
Chaotic Routes Out of East Ukraine
Some manage to travel freely, while others run the gauntlet through checkpoints and crossfire.
Supporting Libyan Reporters at Risk
Journalists learn essential survival skills for an increasingly dangerous profession.
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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.